Dynegy CEO: AEP won't sell plants to those who opposed Ohio subsidy proposals

Dynegy CEO Bob Flexon said American Electric Power has shut the company out of an upcoming sale of Ohio power assets.

By Robert Walton • April 8, 2016

Georgia Power seeks to build more nuclear

Southern CEO Tom Fanning has suggested a public-private partnership with the federal government could help new nuclear plants be constructed.

By Robert Walton • April 7, 2016

Vermont officials eye buying hydro dams from TransCanada

TransCanada is selling its New England generation unit, including hydroelectric dams on the Connecticut and Deerfield rivers.

By Robert Walton • April 7, 2016

Montana governor wants working group to decide Colstrip coal plant's fate

Gov. Steve Bullock (D) will form a working group to consider "alternative" ownership of the units, which are now controlled by out-of-state parties.

By Robert Walton • April 7, 2016

Massachusetts Supreme Court to consider rule allowing utilities to own pipeline capacity

Last year, Massachusetts regulators allowed electric utilities to enter long-term contracts for gas supply, a move necessary to help finance pipelines proposed by Kinder Morgan and Spectra.

By Robert Walton • April 7, 2016

'Wake up worrying': NextEra-Hawaiian Electric merger in doubt as regulators near decision time

NextEra's bid to buy Hawaiian Electric has failed to inspire state energy stakeholders, but the merger proceeding isn't a popularity contest.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 6, 2016

After PUCO approval, AEP, FirstEnergy await FERC's approval for plant subsidy agreements

Signoff from Ohio regulators was the biggest hurdle, but now FirstEnergy and American Electric Power must convince federal regulators that the plant income gaurantees are a good idea.

By Robert Walton • April 6, 2016

Oklahoma utility tries third time to get scrubbers for the Sooner coal plant

But at a hearing this week before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, environmental advocates said they wanted to see wind and solar replace coal generation.

By Robert Walton • April 6, 2016

Report: California customers may face 14 days of blackouts from low gas supplies

Southern California Gas and San Diego Gas & Electric have asked for strict restrictions on gas nominations heading into the peak summer season, while California officials warn customers in the region could face 14 days of controlled, localized blackouts as gas supplies run low. 

By Robert Walton • April 6, 2016

Kemper coal gasification plant costs rise $18M

Originally expected to cost $2.8 billion, the plant's pricetag has risen to almost three times that amount to $6.6 billion

By Robert Walton • April 6, 2016

Electric Fuel Energy of Israel claims over 10 hour discharge for its iron flow battery

Electric Fuel Energy says its iron flow battery is safer than other chemistries and could reduce overall costs.

By Peter Maloney • April 5, 2016

EIA: Natural gas plant utilization topped coal in 2015

The capacity factor of the U.S. natural gas combined-cycle fleet averaged 56% in 2015, just barely above the 55% notched by coal steam plants.

By Robert Walton • April 5, 2016

Bernie Sanders wants to wean the US off nukes, starting with Indian Point

Senator Bernie Sanders is the only Presidential candidate calling for an end to nuclear energy, which currently supplies about 20% of the United States' energy demand.

By Robert Walton • April 5, 2016

Clean Power Plan sees diverse support in court filings, including utilities

From renewable advocates to tech giants and candy makers, the Obama administration's signature climate change rule has a wide range of supporters in court.

By Robert Walton • April 5, 2016

Wisconsin governor lifts new nuclear moratorium

The new law allows utility regulators to approve nuclear power plants ahead of “nonrenewable combustible energy resources”

By Herman K. Trabish • April 5, 2016

SunEdison's financial woes could scuttle storage deal with Imergy in India

SunEdison's financial troubles could threaten Imergy's battery roll-out in India.

By Peter Maloney • April 4, 2016

How DOE is leveraging federal authority to ease transmission development

The Dept. of Energy is exercising powers that allow it to speed siting and construction of interstate transmission, but not everyone is pleased.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 4, 2016

Report: 2015 simulated grid attack revealed communication sharing problems

Among the report's findings, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is calling for enhanced information sharing and communication capabilities.

By Robert Walton • April 3, 2016

Massachusetts power providers pay $8.5M in fines for emissions scheme

Berkshire Power Co LLC and two other companies will pay $8.5 million to resolve allegations of tampering with environmental monitoring equipment.

By Robert Walton • April 3, 2016

Washington governor signs off Colstrip bill with partial veto

Over objections from Montana, where the coal plants are located, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed a bill allowing funds to be set aside for their decommissioning.

By Robert Walton • April 3, 2016

Kinder Morgan halts Palmetto Pipeline project over Georgia proposed pipeline moriatorium

After Georgia lawmakers passed a law restricting the use of eminent domain, Kinder Morgan announced work on the Palmetto Pipeline was halted.

By Robert Walton • April 1, 2016

Alevo partners to develop 10 MW storage project in Texas

Ormat Technologies has teamed up with Alevo to enter the storage market with a project in Georgetown, Texas, one of the first cities in the United States pledging to go 100% renewables. 

By Peter Maloney • March 31, 2016

Ohio PUC approves AEP, FirstEnergy plant subsidy requests

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved requests to guarantee income for some aging nuclear and coal plants for American Electric Power and FirstEnergy, but modified the proposals to ensure rate stabilization for consumers. 

By Krysti Shallenberger, Gavin Bade • March 31, 2016

Report: EEI hired brand crisis consultant to improve utility industry's image

Facing growing criticism from environmentalists and other stakeholders, investor-owned utilities are looking for a way to change the conversation and win back customer trust and loyalty.

By Robert Walton • March 31, 2016

Georgia Power to close half of its coal ash ponds in 2 years

Almost half of the waste reservoirs will be closed within 2 years, the utility said, and almost all will be mothballed within a decade.

By Robert Walton • March 31, 2016