Generation: Page 159
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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 -
Deep Dive
How will Rick Perry run the Department of Energy?
Some Texas energy veterans fondly remember an engaged, pro-business governor, while others say his approach is more "pay-to-play."
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Federal judge lowers fees, interest payments in Duke nuclear case
Westinghouse Electric Corp. sued Duke Energy for $352 million in costs incurred by developing a reactor for a nuclear plant that was never constructed.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Duke completes sale of its Latin American assets for $1.2B
The sale to China Three Gorges reflects Duke's new focus on its regulated U.S. businesses.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2017 -
FERC conditionally approves Dynegy's $3.3B purchase of Engie fossil fuel plants
Federal regulators called for mitigation measures to alleviate market power concerns, particularly in the PJM and ISO New England capacity markets.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2017 -
FERC staff: Atlantic Coast Pipeline should move forward despite environmental impacts
The 600-mile gas line would have some environmental harms, but the staff report said most could be mitigated to "less-than-significant levels."
By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Spectra delays Access Northeast natural gas pipeline
The energy company is reconsidering how to finance the $3 billion project following a court ruling preventing utilities from charging customers for the pipeline.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 2, 2017 -
New York PSC rejects challenges to nuclear subsidy program
Regulators said they would not grant a rehearing on the nuclear supports, but would look again at eligibility issues for other zero-carbon resources.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 29, 2016 -
North Carolina project breaks ground to power state with animal waste
Carbon Cycle Energy has begun work on a $100 million project to turn swine waste into pipeline-quality gas.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Florida Power & Light prepares to shutter Cedar Bay coal plant New Year's Eve
The move highlights FPL's strategy of purchasing coal plants with a goal toward retirement.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 23, 2016 -
NRG completes conversion of 4 coal plants to burn natural gas
The company said "power economics" spurred the conversion of nearly 3,000 MW of generation.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How the Illinois energy reform 'fixed' the state's RPS, promising a renewables boom
A convoluted renewables standard stalled investment for years, but the new law aims for over 4 GW of wind and solar through a streamlined program.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Georgia regulators strike deal over Vogtle nuclear construction costs
Georgia Power will accept a lower return on equity for project financing costs and construction, and agreed to meet project deadlines.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Kansas regulatory staff recommends rejection of Great Plains-Westar merger
Staff of the Kansas Corporation Commission cited financial risk to customers in their filing, which could scuttle the merger if approved by commissioners.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 22, 2016 -
ERCOT: Cold front spurs new winter demand, wind generation records
Demand reached almost 58,000 MW for an hour this week, besting the previous winter peak set almost five years ago.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Obama signs water bill that includes provisions for coal waste management
The measure allows the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to permit state coal ash disposal plans.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2016 -
DOE commits $2B to Louisiana carbon capture project
Lake Charles Methanol LLC would be the world’s first methanol production facility to employ carbon capture technology.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Platts: Higher gas prices could boost coal generation next year
Gas prices are expected to rise significantly next year, Platts reports. But renewable energy could snag a bigger share as well.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 21, 2016 -
MISO integrates first solar project into its wholesale market
The Midcontinent ISO has many solar arrays, but only North Star is currently participating in its wholesale market.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How Microsoft and a Wyoming utility designed a data center tariff that works for everyone
Collaboration on corporate rate design makes Black Hills Energy "a banner for what utilities should be," but work remains to be done on renewables procurement.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Renewables challenge natural gas plants on price in latest Lazard analysis
Wind and solar are now well within the cost range of combined cycle plants, but still need generators or storage to support them on the grid.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 20, 2016 -
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EPA withdraws draft carbon trading model from agency review
But the draft trading rules will be available to the public, giving a glimpse of how the CPP might have worked.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 20, 2016 -
NextEra poised to operate 16.2 MW battery storage at Maine oil plant
The 16.2-MW project has a direct connection to the New England grid.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Second time the charm? Washington Gov. Inslee proposes new $25 carbon tax in budget
Voters rejected a carbon tax in last month's election, but the governor included a similar proposal in a draft of the state's two-year budget plan.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Greens protest Portland General Electric's plans to replace retired coal unit with natural gas
Environmental groups say the retrofit violates the spirit of a plan approved earlier this year to end fossil fuel use.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 20, 2016
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