Massachusetts passes mandates for storage and 2.8 GW of offshore wind, hydro

The measure calls on utilities to to procure 1,600 MW of offshore wind and 1,200 MW of hydro, but did not include a boost to the renewable portfolio standards.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 2, 2016

Updated: New York PSC approves 50% clean energy standard, nuclear subsidies

The decision will direct $965 million in additional revenue to three upstate nuclear plants in the first two years of the program.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 1, 2016

Entergy New Orleans proposes restructuring regulated, unregulated entities

The utility wants to separate its regulated utility operations and more volatile unregulated businesses, aiming to sweeten the proposal by including $25 million in customer credits as part of the plan. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 1, 2016

Plagued by uneconomical coal plants, FirstEnergy posts $1.1B Q2 loss

The loss includes $1.5 billion in pre-tax asset impairment and plant exit costs related to the planned deactivation of coal-fired units. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 1, 2016

Independence Day: Local utilities ditch power suppliers for renewables, stable prices

A muni and a co-op in New Mexico are the latest utilities to cut ties with their generation supplier in search of more clean energy.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 1, 2016

Tesla agrees to $2.6B price tag for SolarCity merger

The agreement also includes a 45-day "go-shop" period, during which SolarCity may solicit offers from other companies.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 1, 2016

Energy advisor says Clinton is open to a carbon tax

Hillary Clinton's energy advisor said the presidential candidate is open to a CO2 tax if lawmakers bring it to her.

By Peter Maloney • July 29, 2016

AEP wants to pursue partial restructuring in Ohio

The utility has put some struggling generation up for sale, and so far, the "response has been robust,” according to AEP CEO Nick Akins.

By Robert Walton • July 29, 2016

Regulators approve Georgia Power IRP, including costs to study potential new nuclear generation

The utility also plans to develop 1,600 MW of renewables, including 150 MW of distributed generation. 

By Robert Walton • July 28, 2016

Mississippi Power raises cost estimate again for Kemper coal gasification plant

Originally estimated to cost $2.9 billion, the bill for the coal gasification project now stands at $6.8 billion.

By Peter Maloney • July 28, 2016

MidAmerican Energy reaches settlement to move 2 GW wind farm forward

MidAmerican Energy has reached a settlement with some of its large customers that would see it reduce the rate of return it would earn for building the project. 

By Peter Maloney • July 28, 2016

FERC extends Constitution Pipeline construction 2 more years

Developers of the 124-mile Constitution Pipeline have faced setbacks in New York, where regulators rejected a construction permit under the Clean Water Act.

By Robert Walton • July 28, 2016

Wyoming governor signs pact with Japanese companies to work on clean coal

Wyoming took another step in its effort to increase coal exports with a research agreement with Japan.

By Peter Maloney • July 27, 2016

Heat wave, storm push power prices above $1,000/MWh in New York

The heat wave combined with a severe thunderstorm knocked 14,000 customers off Consolidated Edison's service earlier this week.

By Robert Walton • July 27, 2016

US and Mexico map out agreement on nuclear power issues

The agreement is aimed at strengthening the existing legal framework and providing an enhanced basis for the transfer of nuclear technology, fuel, and components between the countries.

By Peter Maloney • July 26, 2016

Eyeing FERC end-run, Ohio utilities keep pressing state regulators to support old plants

Undeterred by steps federal regulators took to block the arrangements, three utilities are pressing state regulators for help supporting older coal and nuclear plants.

By Robert Walton • July 26, 2016

241 MW of new hydroelectric capacity planned for Ohio River

American Municipal Power has begun operating new hydroelectric units in West Virginia and Kentucky this year.

By Robert Walton • July 26, 2016

SPP notches new peak load records as heat wave strikes region

Southwest Power Pool saw demand spike to new records on two consecutive days last week, topping 1,006 GWh on July 21. 

By Robert Walton • July 26, 2016

Report: Dominion defends proposal to keep Surry nuclear facility online until 2053

As nuclear facilities struggle in markets around the country, Dominion bids its 1,750 MW into the PJM markets at $0/MWh.

By Robert Walton • July 26, 2016

Minnesota first to adopt 'value of solar' approach for community solar

The value of solar methodology incorporates external factors, such as avoided transmission investments and the health and environmental effects of clean energy. 

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2016

NextEra merger dead, Hawaii turns to realizing a 100% renewables future

NextEra never convinced regulators they could follow through on their clean energy goals. Can Hawaiian Electric?

By Herman K. Trabish • July 25, 2016

Report: Gas pipeline proposals could threaten US carbon pledge

There are 19 proposed natural gas pipelines in the Appalachian basin, and according to Oil Change International, they are all incompatible with the Paris climate target and the United States' carbon goals.

By Robert Walton • July 25, 2016

FirstEnergy will retire or sell 836 MW of fossil generation

The company will retire units 1-4 at the Sammis coal plant, which have been at the center of a regulatory controversy over income supports for the aging facility. 

By Gavin Bade • July 22, 2016

Maryland PSC rejects Baltimore microgrid proposal

Exelon's subsidiaries are having a hard time convincing policymakers to allow rate-based investments in microgrids. 

By Peter Maloney • July 22, 2016

Maine PUC approves plan to charge customers for gas pipeline expansion

The unanimous vote rejected a finding from staff of the Maine Public Utilities Commission last month, which concluded expanding pipeline capacity would not benefit consumers. 

By Robert Walton • July 21, 2016