SCE taps Tesla for 80 MWh storage project to deal with Aliso Canyon gas shortage

For a time, the Tesla project is expected to be the largest lithium ion battery storage project in operation.

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 16, 2016

Record summer heat fails to boost peak demand in PJM

This has been one of the hottest summers in recent years for the grid operator, but peak demand remained low across the Mid-Atlantic service territory.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 16, 2016

Senate passes new coal ash regulations in Congressional water bill

Pending approval from the House, the legislation could limit the lawsuits generators and utilities face.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 16, 2016

SCE, Nest partner on virtual power plant to mitigate Aliso Canyon gas shortage

Facing potential blackouts due to the gas leak, the utility will use Nest's programmable thermostats to leverage 50 MW of load reduction.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 16, 2016

Critics say North Carolina's draft coal ash plan is 'bare minimum'

The state has issued a draft proposal detailing how it will comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2014 coal ash rule.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 15, 2016

SoCalGas reaches $4.3M settlement for Aliso Canyon methane leak

SoCalGas will plead no contest to a misdemeanor violation for failing to timely report the Aliso Canyon natural gas leak immediately.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 15, 2016

New study says Atlantic Coast, Mountain Valley pipeline projects unnecessary

A new report from the Southern Environmental Law Center takes aim at two major pipeline projects, saying Virginia and North Carolina have sufficient natural gas supply capacity through 2030.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 14, 2016

Nevada energy company submits $38M bid for TVA's unfinished Bellefonte nuke

Phoenix Energy of Nevada wants to use the site to develop its magnetic induction generation technology, which it claims has zero emissions. 

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 14, 2016

IEEFA: 40% of Texas coal generation at risk for retirement

Seven plants are losing a combined $160 million each year, according to a new analysis from IEEFA and Public Citizen. 

By Robert Walton • Sept. 14, 2016

Updated: AEP to sell 5.2 GW of fossil capacity in Ohio, Indiana for $2.1B

AEP will sell three gas- and one coal-fired power plant to a joint venture of the Blackstone Group LP and ArcLight Capital Partners LLC for $2.1 billion. 

By Robert Walton • Sept. 14, 2016

NRG wins SunEdison's renewables portfolio with $144M bid

After an auction for SunEdison's renewable energy project portfolio, NRG Energy is walking away with 2,100 MW of development-stage wind and solar capacity. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 13, 2016

Bloomberg NEF: Aging coal fleet a factor in record plant retirements

By 2020, 65 GW of power plants will be 50 years or older, adding to existing retirement pressures from natural gas and environmental regulations. 

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 13, 2016

New York PSC head Audrey Zibelman defends nuclear support

After five lawmakers challenged a plan to keep upstate nuclear units in operation, the head of the New York Public Service Commission has responded in blunt fashion.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 13, 2016

DOE, DOI: New US offshore wind strategy could create 86 GW market by 2050

The Departments of Energy and the Interior chose the completion of the first U.S. offshore wind facility to release a new governmental strategy document for the industry.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 13, 2016

AEP: Restructuring Ohio markets will require IOU collaboration

 AEP Ohio is largely leading the charge, but will ultimately need help from other investor-owned utilities.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 13, 2016

Rhode Island lawmakers push FERC to integrate state climate policies into regional pricing

Four lawmakers have sent a letter to federal regulators calling for development of energy market price formulations that include shadow carbon pricing.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 12, 2016

Nuclear backers: California legislature, not PUC, should review Diablo Canyon closure

The pro-nuclear group Environmental Progress says the state regulatory body is in a "crisis of legitimacy" and wants lawmakers to decide the fate of the massive nuclear plant instead. 

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 12, 2016

Solar Power Players: SEPA honorees look beyond the rooftop to manage dynamic grids

Distributed solar is just the first challenge coming to the grid edge. These utilities are tackling what's next.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 12, 2016

Hydro, biofuels industries press for tax credit renewal

Solar and wind may tax credits have been extended for several more years, but fuels like biogas and hydropower will see their incentives run out at the end of this year.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 9, 2016

AES CEO: Company to phase out new global coal plant construction

The company is investing in storage, renewables and gas-fired power, though it still makes investments in existing coal plants.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 9, 2016

California Gov. Brown signs off on ambitious greenhouse gas reduction plan

The state will need to cut emissions at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 9, 2016

5 lawmakers, generator challenge New York's nuclear supports

In a letter sent to PSC Chair Audrey Zibelman, five lawmakers are objecting to downstate customers paying more for upstate generation. 

By Robert Walton • Sept. 9, 2016

PJM's final Clean Power Plan analysis shows the impacts of cheap natural gas

Low gas prices for a 20-year span could pressure more plants into retirement, PJM said in its most recent analysis of compliance with the federal carbon regulations. 

By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2016

EPA finalizes cross-state pollution rule for ozone-causing nitrogen oxides

The final rules for 22 states are less stringent than environmentalists hoped. 

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 8, 2016

Electricity choice on the chopping block in Michigan as state debates reliability, renewables

Clean energy and efficiency could be the key to unlocking a bitter dispute over reliability and choice in the Great Lakes State. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 8, 2016