Switzerland's push to keep last nuke operating highlights global debate

While Germany opted to phase out its nuclear generation, the Swiss vote on its facilities reflects a similar debate in the U.S. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2016

Reports: Exelon drops coal payments, demand charges in Illinois nuclear bill

Backers will try to push the bill through in a three-day session next week.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2016

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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

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Constitution Pipeline court case could open path to more challenges from greens

A conglomerate of energy companies is still trying to get approval for a 124-mile gas pipeline that New York regulators derailed earlier this year.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2016

In major win for NY Gov. Cuomo, high court rules state can review Indian Point relicensing

Cuomo's administration wants to shutter the nuclear plant due to its proximity to New York City. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2016

Ameren opposes Exelon's Illinois nuclear energy bill

Ameren is wary of the bill impacts on its 1.2 million customers in southern Illinois, even though some of its coal plants could benefit. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 22, 2016

EPA chief McCarthy 'very confident' about future of climate, energy goals

"The market in the clean energy sector is what continues to drive this journey," said EPA head Gina McCarthy in a speech yesterday.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 22, 2016

Washington carbon capture project says it has permanently sequestered CO2

Scientists working on the Wallula Basalt Pilot Project have found a way to store carbon dioxide underground as a solid rock.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 22, 2016

Amazon, Dominion to build 5 new solar farms in Virginia

Amazon's projects will push the company closer to its goal of powering its infrastructure with 100% renewable energy.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 21, 2016

Canada unveils plan to phase out traditional coal generation by 2030

New emission standards on coal-fired plants would be impossible to meet without carbon capture technology.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2016

Report: Re-regulating markets could risk $15B in savings for Ohio customers

Ohio ratepayers saved $15 billion in the past five years and are on track to save more if deregulation remains in effect, according to a report. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2016

Sierra Club files antitrust complaint against DTE/Spectra natural gas pipeline plan

The environmental group is challenging the development of a 250-mile pipeline planned to connect the Michigan and Ohio markets. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2016

DOE: Natural gas, renewables to expand market share through 2050

Renewable energy penetration could reach as much as 59% of total generation by 2050, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2016

FERC revises supply price cap regulations in wholesale power markets

The new rules require a “hard cap” of $2,000/MWh on the incremental energy offers in day-ahead and real-time markets.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2016

Inside Exelon's last-minute push to save its nukes and remake the Illinois power sector

The Illinois legislature has a week to decide on a far-reaching energy reform bill that also includes coal subsidies and controversial rate design changes.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016

Citing cross-state pollution, Maryland pushes EPA to target 19 Midwest coal plants

Maryland officials say the plants have installed pollution scrubbing controls, but do not always use the technology.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 18, 2016

IEA: Natural gas, renewables poised to meet global demand by 2040 as coal, oil stagnate

Worldwide gas consumption will rise by 50% by 2040, according to a new analysis from the International Energy Agency.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 18, 2016

FERC dismisses co-ops' case against Maryland community solar program

FERC did not rule on the merits, saying the petition was premature because tariffs have not yet been filed with state regulators. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016

New York approves sale of FitzPatrick nuke from Entergy to Exelon

The deal was contingent on nuclear credits through the state's Clean Energy Standard being approved, but still faces regulatory hurdles.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2016

Exelon's Illinois energy bill greeted by vociferous opposition

Critics decried the inclusion of capacity payments for coal plants and residential demand charges. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016

FirstEnergy pushes for rehearing of subsidy proposal

FirstEnergy says a financial support package approved by regulators needs to be more than twice as large to cover capital projects and ensure access to financial markets. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2016

NARUC after Trump: Utility regulators see a 'whole new world' for fossil fuels

Persistently low gas prices could create an 'existential crisis' in wholesale power markets, utility regulators said at their annual conference this week. 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 16, 2016

Report: 750 GW of coal scrapped in recent years as fuel declines globally

In the first half of this year, 150 GW of coal projects were canceled globally, highlighting the rapid decline in the industry.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2016

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