Dayton P&L lobbies Ohio lawmakers for bill to streamline rate increases

Ohio utilities have tried numerous avenues to win support for struggling generation and are now considering pressing for re-regulation of the state's energy markets as well. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2016

ERCOT: Gas generation falls to 36% of state power mix in October

Natural gas' share of the mix is down from nearly half in August, but wind power made up most of the difference.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2016

Microsoft signs 237 MW wind deal in Wyoming

The deal gives local utility Black Hills the ability to draw from Microsoft's natural backup generators, avoiding building another power plant to serve the company's data center. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016

Report: Exelon Illinois nuclear bill could subsidize Dynegy coal plants

Recent revisions could include language to raise capacity payments to coal facilities, according to a local media report.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 15, 2016

Private developer wins Bellefonte nuke plant for $111M at auction

Nuclear Development LLC, owned by developer Franklin Haney, plans to invest $13 billion to complete the facility. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 15, 2016

Trump administration unlikely to expand EPA's methane rules

Some new rules have already been finalized, but experts say Trump will have wide authority to roll back regulations on the gas sector.   

By Robert Walton • Nov. 15, 2016

Duke to cap two-thirds of coal ash basins in North Carolina

But environmentalists say the utility wants to leave most of the ash in place rather than excavating it, potentially contaminating groundwater. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 15, 2016

Exelon to shift course on legislation to save Illinois nukes in wake of Trump presidency

President-elect Trump's promise to throw out the Clean Power Plan has removed a key part of Exelon's economic rationale to preserve its Illinois nuclear fleet. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2016

PJM market monitor pushes capacity market changes to enhance efficiency

Several municipal utilities, environmental groups and rural electric co-ops have questioned PJM's capacity market structure, resulting in new recommendations. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2016

California county files community choice aggregation plan

The latest filing highlights a trend among communities desiring to take charge of their own energy supply. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2016

Trump insider: New administration won't attack renewable energy

The president-elect will halt climate activities but not move to revoke wind and solar subsidies, according to a major Trump financial contributor who said he is a member of the transition team.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 11, 2016

Ohio regulators approve AEP plan to retire 1,500 MW of coal generation

Environmentalists hailed the decision, including provisions that will bring at least 900 MW of clean energy projects online in the next four years.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2016

Energy stocks respond dramatically to Trump win

Shares of renewable and coal stocks responded quickly and with volatility to Trump's presidential win.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 11, 2016

Michigan Senate passes energy choice bill, 15% renewables mandate

Utilities cheered, but choice advocates say the measure would strangle the state's modest retail electricity market. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2016

EIA: Coal generation will tick up in 2017 as natural gas prices rise

Coal production is expected to rise 3% next year as natural gas tops $3/MMBtu, limiting utility fuel-switching. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2016

Legalized marijuana initiatives could drive power demand

Several states have voted yes to legalizing marijuana or medical marijuana, but there's no word yet on how utilities are preparing to handle the power demand. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2016

Ohio public energy aggregator signs contract with NextEra subsidiary

The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council touted NextEra's commitment to clean energy as one reason. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2016

Brattle: Market forces push coal off the Texas grid

Coal could be generating just 6% of the Lone Star state's electricity by 2035, according to a report.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2016

Moody's: Wholesale power rates to remain low

The agency expects natural gas supplies to remain abundant and affordable.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2016

All bets are off: 4 takeaways on what President Trump means for the power sector

The paradigm of decarbonization that's guided utility sector investments for the past decade is now up in the air.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 9, 2016

Tangent and Cummins team up to offer gas generators with DER controls for C&I

While backup generators are usually deployed during outages, this venture could put them to use managing demand charges for C&I customers. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016

Idaho regulators approve state's first utility-owned community solar project

The 500 kW community solar project is designed to give access to solar power to all customers. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016

Federal appeals court puts clean energy RFP on hold in Connecticut

The case could have implications for state and federal jurisdiction over markets. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016

As Clinton, Trump face off, utility sector braces for pivotal Election Day

This presidential election could set the trajectory for energy and climate policy far beyond the term of whoever is elected. 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 8, 2016

Mississippi Power pushes back Kemper start date again, adding $25M to costs

The Southern Co. subsidiary risks losing tax benefits if it delays the clean coal project any further. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016