Energy storage's role in decarbonization will depend on duration, cost cuts

For a clean grid, "storage is not a requisite if a diverse mix of flexible, low-carbon power sources is employed," according to a new study by Argonne Laboratory and MIT.

By Peter Maloney • May 31, 2016

California PUC approves expedited storage buy to guard against gas shortages

Without mitigation measures, regulators warn that residents could face up to 14 days of blackouts due to the Aliso Canyon gas leak.

By Peter Maloney • May 31, 2016

Great Plains Energy to buy rival Kansas utility Westar for $8.6B

The deal would give Great Plains, which owns Kansas City Power & Light, more than 1.5 million customers in Kansas and Missouri and over 13 GW of total generation.

By Gavin Bade • May 31, 2016

DOE pulls $40M in funding for Dominion's offshore wind pilot

The decision came after the utility was unable to guarantee the project would be online by 2020, with Dominion saying there are "too many uncertainties to meet DOE's request."

By Davide Savenije • May 31, 2016

Bill to reestablish North Carolina coal ash commission heads for conference committee

The coal ash commission was disbanded earlier this year after the state Supreme Court ruled its members were too open to legislative influence. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 31, 2016

Ameren supports Exelon's Illinois bill after changes to efficiency measures

Ameren Illinois is now supporting legislation to save Exelon's nuclear fleet, but environmentalists appear sharply opposed to the new efficiency targets the utility proposed.

By Robert Walton • May 31, 2016

Dynegy bill would integrate all of Illinois into PJM electricity market

Currently Southern Illinois is part of the MISO market, but it would be integrated with PJM if the Dynegy bill passes.

By Gavin Bade • May 27, 2016

Donald Trump's energy proposals echo old GOP priorities

The presumptive Republican nominee outlined his energy policy platform at an oil industry conference in North Dakota Thursday.

By Gavin Bade • May 27, 2016

SPP CEO: Regionalization, transmission help push renewables penetration near 50%

Southwest Power Pool CEO Nick Brown says he sees solar, storage and more footprint expansion coming in the next five years.

By Gavin Bade • May 26, 2016

Ohio regulators grant rehearing for AEP plant subsidy request

After the feds stepped in, AEP slimmed down its income guarantee proposal from 3,100 MW to 440 MW.

By Gavin Bade • May 26, 2016

Talen Energy will cease operating embattled Colstrip coal plant in 2018

Officials say Talen Energy's exit from operating the coal plant will not have a major impact on its future. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 26, 2016

Efficiency, gas plants push PJM capacity auction prices below expectations

Lower prices could make some higher-cost power plants uneconomic, and Exelon announced two of its nuclear plants did not clear the auction.

By Robert Walton • May 25, 2016

Report: Connecticut emissions rise, putting carbon-cutting goal in danger

After eight years of decline, Acadia Center reports Connecticut's greenhouse gas emissions increased from 2012 to 2014.

By Robert Walton • May 25, 2016

NextEra's pursuit for Oncor dims future of Hawaiian Electric merger

NextEra Energy's proposed acquisition of Hawaiian Electric Industries could take a back seat to a renewed bid for Texas utility giant Oncor.

By Robert Walton • May 25, 2016

Greens push to block proposed SDG&E gas plant in California

If a lawsuit to block San Diego Gas & Electric's proposed Carlsbad Energy Center is allowed to move ahead, it could spur other challenges to at least three gas plants in the region.

By Robert Walton • May 25, 2016

Two years after EPA's coal ash rule, progress depends on states

North Carolina’s struggle with coal ash illustrates the persisting issues with the federal rules meant to govern its disposal.

By Shalina Chatlani • May 24, 2016

West Virginia AG says halting the Clean Power Plan will help coal jobs

The Clean Power Plan is just one factor behind the decline of coal, said West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey. The industry will likely never return to its once-lofty levels.

By Robert Walton • May 24, 2016

Report: US nuclear plants vulnerable to disasters despite post-Fukushima safety steps

 A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine finds the nuclear industry has implemented some reforms with regard to fuel storage, but safeguards against a possible terrorist attack have been left wanting.

By Robert Walton • May 24, 2016

Market woes and low gas prices put major PJM coal plant at risk

Homer City Generation is located in Pennsylvania and provides about 1,900 MW of coal-fired power. But low gas prices are pushing the plant ownership towards default.

By Robert Walton • May 24, 2016

Report: Fuel cell and CHP market set to grow by 11 GW over next decade

A new report from GTM Research sees on-site CHP and fuel cells growing by 11 GW over the next 10 years.

By Peter Maloney • May 23, 2016

NEI: More than a dozen nuclear plants 'at risk' of early closure

The nuclear industry says it isn't properly compensated for reliable, carbon-free generation. The federal government agrees, but solutions are less clear, officials said. 

By Robert Walton • May 23, 2016

Las Vegas casino set to exit Nevada utility's service with $87M fee

MGM Resorts International will head to the open market in an attempt to lower its environmental impact and obtain a cleaner mix of electricity for its Las Vegas casino.

By Robert Walton • May 23, 2016

Florida Supreme Court strikes down FPL's gas drilling investments

State regulators overreached in allowing FPL to become the first electric utility in the country to directly finance gas drilling, Florida's highest court ruled last week.

By Robert Walton • May 23, 2016

New York PSC enacts new revenue models for utilities in REV proceeding

Utilities in the Empire State have new options to earn revenue, though the traditional cost-of-service model was preserved by regulators as well.

By Gavin Bade • May 20, 2016

NERC: Clean Power Plan will halve US power demand growth, spur renewables

The trend to clean energy is apparent without the carbon regulations, NERC said, but the CPP "accelerates some of these changes."

By Robert Walton • May 20, 2016