MISO: FERC approves first storage interconnection agreement

The agreement is for Indianapolis Power & Light’s (IPL) Harding Street Station Battery Energy Storage System. 

By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2016

Exelon to seek license renewal for Pennsylvania nuclear plant

The decision comes just days after the generator announced plans to shutter two nuclear plants in Illinois.

By Robert Walton • June 8, 2016

Virginia regulators issue draft permit for Dominion to drain coal ash pond

It's the first of four permits the utility will need, and incorporates new, stricter environmental protections.

By Robert Walton • June 8, 2016

As funding for California's SGIP process grows, regulators look to bolster energy storage

But proposed modifications could change how fuel cell and energy storage technologies compete in the process. 

By Peter Maloney • June 7, 2016

EIA: Constructing a natural gas plant is cheaper than other options

The per-kilowatt cost to construct solar generation was about four times the cost of natural gas installations in 2013, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

By Robert Walton • June 7, 2016

Without legislative reform, more Exelon nuclear facilities could close

After announcing the early retirement of its Clinton and Quad Cities nuclear plants in Illinois, Exelon has indicated two more facilities could face a similar fate.

By Robert Walton • June 7, 2016

Massachusetts lawmakers seek closure of NextEra nuclear plant over degrading walls

Faced with questions over aging concrete walls at the plant, a spokesman for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said the facility is considered "degraded but operable."

By Robert Walton • June 7, 2016

ERCOT: Coal to drop below 10% of Texas fuel mix by 2030s as solar booms

Solar is expected to grow to about 17% of the capacity mix as EPA rules and market conditions force coal plants offline.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2016

As nuclear plants shutter, state efforts to save them are coming too late

Exelon's planned closure of two Illinois plants is the latest consequence of low prices in organized electricity markets.

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2016

Costs for proposed South Carolina nuclear units rise $800M

South Carolina Electric & Gas said the total cost of the project likely now exceeds $14 billion.

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2016

New York Assembly approves climate bill to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions

The bill, which would require elimination of greenhouse gas pollution by 2050, now heads to the state Senate, where it faces longer odds and a tight timeframe.

By Gavin Bade • June 3, 2016

Riverstone to buy generator Talen Energy, take it private for $1.8B

Created after PPL spun off its generation business, Talen has been squeezed by low power market prices in the year since it went public. 

By Gavin Bade • June 3, 2016

FERC: Rooftop solar, battery storage could pose threats to reliability

As distributed resources spread, the line between federal and state jurisdiction over power assets needs to be re-evaluated, experts at a FERC technical conference said. 

By Robert Walton • June 3, 2016

TVA CEO: Gas to remain cheap through 2030

The utility is rushing to add gas capacity and cut coal use, CEO Bill Johnson told Reuters.

By Robert Walton • June 3, 2016

Virginia regulators propose stricter emissions limits for planned Dominion gas-fired plant

The restrictions must be approved by the state's Air Pollution Control Board but would make the proposed Greensville Power Station among the nation's most efficient.

By Robert Walton • June 3, 2016

Flow battery developer to build world's largest battery storage system

UniEnergy Technologies and Chinese company Rongke Power plan to install 800 MWh flow battery array in China, making it the largest one in the world. 

By Peter Maloney • June 2, 2016

Exelon to shut Clinton, Quad Cities nuclear plants after Illinois bill stalls

The plants are struggling to compete in interstate electricity markets and have lost a combined $800 million in the last seven years. 

By Gavin Bade • June 2, 2016

Generators, clean energy advocates assail Massachusetts bill

Generators say the bill will tie up a chunk of the state's market. Environmentalists want to see less hydropower and more wind and solar. 

By Robert Walton • June 2, 2016

Company leading Wyoming coal gasification project files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

A decline in oil prices had made the company vulnerable as it sought to purchase assets.

By Robert Walton • June 2, 2016

EIA: Coal generation drops 22.2% in March

Year-over-year declines were even greater, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's Electric Power Monthly.

By Robert Walton • June 1, 2016

AEP to spend $15B to build 8 GW of wind, solar

The coal-heavy utility said it plans to nearly triple its renewable energy portfolio in the next two decades and add 3,000 MW of gas-fired generation. 

By Robert Walton • June 1, 2016

Statoil to add battery storage to a Scottish floating wind project

Norwegian oil company Statoil plans to add 1 MWh battery storage to a floating wind farm off the Scottish coast.

By Peter Maloney • June 1, 2016

California regulators approve 262 MW Puente natural gas peaker plant for SCE

Despite recent struggles with natural gas in southern California, regulators still see a significant role for the resource.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2016

NH regulators delay Eversource proposed Northern Pass transmission line

The delay could have consequences for Massachusetts' clean energy goals and efforts to replace retired nuclear and fossil fuel generation. 

By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2016

Time runs out on Exelon, Dynegy bills in last day of Illinois legislative session

Without the Next Generation Energy Plan, Exelon has said it could be forced to close two nuclear plants in the state.

By Gavin Bade, Robert Walton • May 31, 2016