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

Why Wall St. thinks renewables could be better off after tax credits expire

Bankers say the end of the production tax credit might not be so bad; it could result in less costly deals.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016

PSEG close to approval for 33 MW of brownfield, landfill solar

A final decision is expected by the end of the year.   

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016

Big Oil commits $1B for carbon capture strategies in wake of Paris Climate Accord

But environmentalists say the amount of investment is tiny compared to the companies' budgets.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 8, 2016

FirstEnergy could sell up to 13 plants as it joins AEP in Ohio re-regulation fight

The company is pivoting away from competitive generation and will support efforts from its fellow Ohio utility to roll back electricity deregulation in Ohio. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 8, 2016

ScottMadden: California Duck Curve growing faster than expected

Utility-scale solar is contributing more to lower minimum daily loads than distributed generation, the consultancy said. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2016

How rising natural gas prices will affect the power sector in 2017

Analysts expect cooler weather and higher demand to limit fuel switching and raise residential power prices.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2016

Minnesota Power requests 18% rate increase, but says renewables plan could halve hike

The utility also filed its annual renewable resources rider plan, which it says would offset about half of the interim rate increase.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 4, 2016

Duke University gets cold feet for 21 MW CHP plant after environmental objections

Some on campus don't want to see the university install more fossil generation, leading officials to walk back their commitment.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 4, 2016

NRC issues environmental approval for 2 new reactors at FPL's Turkey Point nuke

The finding comes as Florida Power & Light is working to resolve an existing leak in its cooling canals at the plant, leaving environmentalists scratching their heads.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2016

Florida regulators hit pause on utility natural gas hedging programs

Regulators signed off on a joint stipulation for a one-year pause to gas hedging, which has cost consumers more than $6 billion since 2002.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2016

Retooling regulation: a closer look at integrating energy and environmental policy

Now is the time to merge discussions over air, energy, transport and building energy regulations, write RAP's Chris James and Ken Colburn.

By Chris James and Ken Colburn • Nov. 3, 2016

Indiana utility outlines plan to shutter coal units and replace with gas generation

Northern Indiana Public Service Co's long-term plan doesn't mention renewable energy as an alternative to replace lost generation. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2016

TransCanada to sell $3.7B of merchant generation to finance pipeline acquisition

Private equity is again the winner as another company turns away from volatile wholesale electricity markets. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 3, 2016

Why natural gas supply will be crucial in preventing winter power outages

Grid operators say enhanced coordination and upgraded operational tools will be tested in keeping gas-fired plants online through the coldest months.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2016

Toshiba ships turbine for NET Power supercritical CO2 carbon capture plant

The demonstration plant will use a novel technique to capture carbon that NET Power hopes to scale up to commercial operation within the decade. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 2, 2016

MISO files 3-year auction plan for retail choice areas to meet long-term demand

Due to shrinking reserve margins, parts of Illinois and Michigan can no longer rely on excess capacity to meet demand, according to the grid operator. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2016

Report: Bankrupt coal companies find ways to back state, federal candidates

Four companies in bankruptcy or recently exited have given almost $1 million through PACs, according to the Miami Herald.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2016