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Georgia Power, Westinghouse again extend deadline for Vogtle agreement
The companies are now shooting to finalize a deal to allow the Southern Co. subsidiary to take over construction of Vogtle by Friday.
By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2017 -
Los Angeles hits pause on $2.2B gas plant investment plan
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will consider whether to rebuild old natural gas plants or use renewable energy to meet demand.
By Robert Walton • June 7, 2017 -
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TrendlineData Centers and the US Grid
A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.
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Florida regulators delay approving Duke's fuel cost recovery request
The Florida Public Service Commission declined to allow Duke to recover rising fuel costs right now, though a later decision could result in higher rates for consumers.
By Robert Walton • June 7, 2017 -
Updated: Connecticut revives nuclear support bill after Dominion threatens Millstone review
Legislation to support Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant in Connecticut appeared dead until the operator said it would consider shuttering the facility if a support bill was not approved.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • June 7, 2017 -
KCP&L to retire 900 MW of coal capacity
Falling wholesale power prices, stagnant demand, plant age and environmental compliance costs are all factors behind the retirements.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017 -
US states, cities vow to uphold Paris climate accord goals
More than 12 states, industries and cities will push to meet the Paris climate goals in the wake of President Trump's decision to abandon the multi-national accord last week.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017 -
Updated: Southern's Kemper plant faces years of continued work on gasifier units
Southern subsidiary Mississippi Power says the plant will be operational by the end of June, but construction on gasifiers will need to continue for 18 to 24 months.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017 -
Report: Unsealed construction records for Summer nuke show unexpected expenses
The documents show that at least $325 million was spent on unexpected additional work, as well as $15.5 million for training and $1.5 million for cybersecurity improvements.
By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017 -
EIA: Power sector coal consumption drops to lowest point since 1984
Average annual net generation from coal-fired units peaked in 2007 and has since fallen 40%, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
New York Gov. Cuomo taps union leader for PSC seat
Phil Wilcox is also a member of the Upstate Energy Jobs coalition, which supported subsidies to keep New York nuclear plants afloat.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
Pruitt defends Paris decision, advocates fuel diversity in media lap
The EPA administrator reiterated his belief that plants need "solid hydrocarbons" onsite to ensure reliable power delivery.
By Gavin Bade • June 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
PJM auction results could push nuke operators to 'double down' on subsidies
Unexpectedly low prices in the May capacity auction could mark a turning point for market reform debates, particularly in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017 -
EIA: Batteries, pumped storage, 'other' renewables make up 4% of US capacity
Hydroelectric pumped storage still dominates the Energy Information Administration's "other" generation category, but batteries, flywheels and smaller renewable energy fuels are catching up.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
California Senate struggles to extend cap-and-trade program
Two bills failed to clear the California Assembly last week as lawmakers sought a supermajority to protect the program from legal challenges.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
DOE taps new deputy secretary appointee for Office of Nuclear Energy
Edward McGinnis will take the place of principle deputy assistant secretary in the Energy Department's Office of Nuclear Energy.
By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Utilities post-Paris: Uncertainty rules power sector as Trump shatters climate consensus
There are plenty of factors still pushing the utility sector to cut carbon, but time is running out to avert the worst impacts of climate change.
By Gavin Bade • June 2, 2017 -
NRC to issue license for Dominion's new nuclear unit in Virginia
Dominion wants to add a third reactor at its North Anna nuclear plant in Virginia, even as Westinghouse Electric's bankruptcy jeopardizes ongoing nuclear plant construction.
By Peter Maloney • June 2, 2017 -
Trump pulls US out of Paris climate accord
The president said the accord is a "bad deal for Americans" that would cost jobs and do little to meaningfully cut carbon emissions.
By Gavin Bade • June 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is renewable energy threatening power reliability?
In Texas and elsewhere, reliability concerns are merely a "Chicken Little argument" fossil generators use to advance their financial interests, analysts say.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2017 -
DOE review author called renewable energy policies 'greatest emerging threat' to reliability
Travis Fisher wrote the phrase in a 2015 report for a conservative think tank, but the appointment of a clean energy consultant to direct the review could act as a counterweight to his perspective.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2017 -
Texas real-time power prices jump above $1,000/MWh
Demand spiked higher than expected on Tuesday, boosting returns for generators under pressure from lower-than-normal energy prices.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2017 -
Canadian power marketer to be first international member of Western EIM
Mexico's grid operator also said last year it is considering linking Baja California Norte with the voluntary power market.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2017 -
Low carbon prices hang over RGGI as June auction approaches
In the March auction, CO2 allowances sold for $3/short ton, the lowest price in more than three years.
By Peter Maloney • June 1, 2017 -
Ohio lawmaker considers opt-out clause to keep FirstEnergy nuke bailout alive
The GOP senator who suspended hearings on the bill is searching for ways to build support for the nuclear subsidies.
By Peter Maloney • June 1, 2017 -
Trump set to announce Paris decision Thursday
The president is expected to pull the United States out of the historic climate accord, but details on how remain sketchy.
By Gavin Bade • June 1, 2017
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