Zinke skirts climate science, touts 'all of the above' energy approach in DOI hearing

Donald Trump's pick to head the Department of Interior said he supports both fossil fuel development and renewable energy in his confirmation hearing, but refused to be pinned down on climate science. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 17, 2017

EIA: Natural gas prices in 2016 were the lowest in nearly 20 years

But warm weather and increased exports are expected to push average gas prices higher this year.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2017

Wyoming lawmakers want to limit utility usage of in-state wind energy

Some GOP legislators are backing a measure that would block utilities from using wind power produced in the state and boost traditional generation, like coal. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2017

Secretary of State pick Rex Tillerson says US should 'maintain its seat' in Paris climate talks

Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson appeared to split with President-elect Donald Trump on policies surrounding climate change in his nomination hearing.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2017

EIA: Low natural gas prices pushed down power prices in 2016

Depressed natural gas prices sent wholesale electricity prices significantly lower at major trading hubs in Q1 2016. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2017

Generators call New York nuclear subsidies an 'existential threat' to wholesale markets

Electric generators want the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to take action against New York's plan to support struggling nuclear facilities. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2017

How will Ryan Zinke manage federal lands as head of the Interior Department?

Once seen as a moderate Republican, Zinke's recent record in Congress cast doubt on his conservation stances, critics say.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 11, 2017

Kentucky lawmaker floats tax break for burning local coal

The proposal is similar to a tax credit that expired in 2009.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 11, 2017

CPUC judge rules San Onofre settlement talks to go forward

Southern California Edison requested a delay in renegotiating parts of a 2014 settlement in December. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 11, 2017

NRG completes Texas carbon capture plant retrofit

The Petra Nova plant, located near Houston, is the world’s largest post-combustion carbon capture system.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 11, 2017

Hawaii co-op signs deal for solar+storage project at 11¢/kWh

AES will pair a 20 MW, 100 MWh battery system with a 28 MW solar array to deliver dispatchable generation to the Kauai Island Electric Cooperative. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 10, 2017

Arizona utility mulls closing major Southwestern coal plant

Environmental compliance costs and cheap natural gas are making the Navajo Generating Station more expensive to operate. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017

Navigant: Solar-plus-storage microgrid adoption 'more than just a fad'

The firm's most recent microgrid tracker identified nearly 1,700 projects worldwide, with more than half in North America. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017

In new QER, Moniz leaves path for Perry to follow at DOE

The new Quadrennial Energy Review lays out more than 70 recommendations for a cleaner, more secure energy system. How will the Trump administration respond?

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 9, 2017

Entergy's Indian Point nuclear plant to shut down in 2021

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an agreement with owner Entergy to shut the down the plant. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2017

Mississippi power co-op ratings rise after abandoning Kemper clean coal project

Cooperative Energy dropped its bid for 15% of the Kemper clean coal project two years ago after costs ran higher than expected.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2017

EIA: Renewables, gas on the rise regardless of Clean Power Plan's fate

But repealing the carbon standards could keep coal generation steady for the next decade, EIA said in its Annual Energy Outlook.

By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • Jan. 6, 2017

Predictions 2017: 8 sector insiders on what's next for power markets and regulation

Utility executives and analysts expect state clean energy policies and wholesale market changes to take center stage in the year to come.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 5, 2017

Southwest Power Pool seeks DOE approval for electricity sales into Canada

SPP would transmit the electricity on an emergency basis for five years using existing transmission lines owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 5, 2017

Connecticut high court rejects challenge to gas expansion plan

The state's heating oil industry sought to block an expansion of retail gas infrastructure authorized by Connecticut lawmakers.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2017

The worst of times? The future of climate action in the Trump era

A renewable energy boom won’t be enough to stem the tide of global warming, but new decarbonization opportunities could be just around the corner.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 4, 2017

FPL appeals Turkey Point nuke decision to Florida Supreme Court

Florida Power & Light gained regulatory approval three years ago to build two new 1,100 MW units at its Turkey Point facility, but a previous court ruling scrapped it. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2017

Duke subsidiaries want to defer $725M in coal ash cleanup costs until future rate case

Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress told North Carolina regulators that they may have to recover cleanup costs through rate hikes. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2017

BNEF: Falling solar energy prices could help beat coal in some markets

Data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows the cost of a 1 MW ground-mounted solar system will decline by more than a third by 2025.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2017

Ormat moves into storage, demand management with $35M Viridity acquisition

The geothermal developer will gain a platform to expand its project development experience into virtual power plants. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2017