Report: SoCalGas facilities below 40% standard level, sparking fears of summer shortfalls

Southern California Gas' storage caverns are depleted and it still cannot inject gas into the Aliso Canyon facility.

By Robert Walton • May 3, 2017

Fossil fuel advocate tapped to lead DOE's renewables, efficiency office

Daniel Simmons, who was formerly employed at the conservative American Legislative Exchange Council, will lead the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy.

By Robert Walton • May 3, 2017

Mississippi Power delays start date for Kemper plant, raises costs again

The Kemper IGCC project is slated to come into service by the end of the month, the utility told Mississippi regulators. 

By Peter Maloney • May 3, 2017

FirstEnergy pins hopes on Ohio nuclear support, federal baseload review

Even if Ohio nuclear supports are approved, FirstEnergy's CEO says its two plants may need to go through a bankruptcy proceeding and be sold to another operator. 

By Robert Walton • May 3, 2017

Anxiety common, consensus elusive over power market reforms at first day of FERC conference

At FERC's technical conference, stakeholders expressed worries over the long-term viability of the wholesale market model. But the federal agency's hands are tied until it has a quorum. 

By Gavin Bade • May 2, 2017

FPL fracking bill dies in Florida House committee

The measure would have allowed Florida Power & Light to charge customers for natural gas drilling activities.

By Robert Walton • May 2, 2017

San Diego water authority wants proposals for 500 MW of pumped storage

The water authority is looking for more detailed proposals after 18 responses to a previous RFP issued earlier this year. 

By Peter Maloney • May 2, 2017

EIA: Power sector sees decline in carbon intensity

The U.S. industrial and power sectors produced the least amount of carbon dioxide per unit of primary energy consumed last year. 

By Robert Walton • May 2, 2017

Despite high-profile denials, power sector M&A strength to continue

As utility companies grow larger, some see a new paradigm emerging for power sector consolidation. 

By Peter Maloney • May 1, 2017

Unitil latest to sound alarm over Northeast pipeline capacity

The New England ISO is also reportedly preparing an analysis of the need for new gas pipeline capacity in the region. 

By Robert Walton • May 1, 2017

Despite shorthanded FERC, EQT expects Mountain Valley Pipeline environmental decision this summer

The proposed 300-mile gas pipeline would run from northwestern West Virginia to southern Virginia.

By Robert Walton • May 1, 2017

Deadline dodged, Southern, SCANA weigh wresting nuclear plants from Westinghouse

Southern Co. and SCANA extended construction agreements with Westinghouse on Friday, saying they will use the time to evaluate whether they should take control of nuclear construction themselves. 

By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • May 1, 2017

DC Circuit halts Clean Power Plan case in win for Trump

The decision comes one day after the court also delayed oral arguments over the EPA's MATS standards as the administration reviews Obama-era environmental rules.  

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

Subsidies are subsidies, whether 'in' or 'around' the market

Ahead of the FERC technical conference, WBK lawyers Ray Gifford and Matt Larson caution the cures for market woes may be as bad as the disease.

By Raymond L. Gifford and Matthew S. Larson • April 28, 2017

California SGIP re-opens Monday with greater funding for energy storage

Under the revised program, 79% of SGIP’s $567 million budget through 2019 is now earmarked for energy storage projects.

By Peter Maloney • April 28, 2017

Updated: DC Circuit grants Trump request to delay hearing on MATS rule

The decision is the court's second this month granting Trump a litigation delay while the White House reviews Obama-era environmental rules. 

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

New Jersey officials say PennEast gas pipeline application is incomplete

Developers of a $1 billion gas pipeline proposed for Pennsylvania and New Jersey will have one month to update the application.

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

AEP CEO: Ohio re-regulation off, but plant support bills on tap in Q3, Q4

AEP will not seek a complete reintegration of Ohio power markets, CEO Nick Akins said this week, but instead will push for narrower bills to support cost recovery for utility-owned plants. 

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

Duke Energy plans to cut carbon emissions 40% from 2005 levels by 2030

The utility outlined $11 billion in clean energy investment as part of its 2016 Sustainability Report.

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

As Summer bills soar, South Carolina mulls bill for tighter rules on power plant costs

Development of two units at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Facility would be exempted from the new rules, however.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017

Chamber of Commerce: Northeast pipeline constraints are a $7.6B drag on GDP

A new report from the Chamber adds to the ongoing debate over pipeline expansions in the Northeast.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017

Toshiba to split into 4 subsidiaries to protect businesses from Westinghouse fallout

The bankruptcy of nuclear developer Westinghouse threatens to sink the entire Japanese tech giant. 

By Peter Maloney • April 27, 2017

Perry calls for US to remain in Paris accord, deepening climate split in White House

Secretary of Energy Rick Perry said yesterday the President should remain and renegotiate rather than exit the climate treaty. Other advisers reject that idea.

By Robert Walton • April 26, 2017

Dynegy to buy out DP&L, AES Ohio stakes in two struggling Ohio coal plants

The $50 million deal is for about 740 MW of capacity from the Zimmer coal-fired station and Miami Fort Station. 

By Robert Walton • April 26, 2017

Hydrostor comes ashore to turn old coal plants into compressed-air storage

The company's CEO says CAES can reduce the footprint of older coal plants, offering alternatives to new transmission lines and peaker plants. 

By Peter Maloney • April 25, 2017