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DTE Energy announces $1.4B pipeline upgrade plan in Michigan
The utility said it will modernize its cast iron and steel main pipelines as well as make upgrades at compressor stations and install advanced metering.
By Robert Walton • March 17, 2016 -
Report: US generators face $2B in lost revenues from rooftop solar
As more homes install rooftop solar, a report from ICF International finds that grid operators plan to cut the amount of conventional generation they purchase starting in 2019.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 17, 2016 -
Australian company unveils major 250 MW geothermal project in California's Salton Sea
Australian company, Controlled Thermal Resources, hopes to obtain regulatory approval through economies of scale and providing a baseload resource to offset intermittant wind and solar resources.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 17, 2016 -
EIA: Electricity sales fell 1.1% in 2015
It marks the fifth time in the past eight years that power sales have fallen, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said.
By Robert Walton • March 16, 2016 -
Duke-Piedmont $4.9B deal inches closer to completion with Tennessee regulators' nod
The Tennessee Regulatory Authority approved a change of control necessary for Duke Energy to take over operations in that state if and when North Carolina regulators approve the deal.
By Robert Walton • March 16, 2016 -
Study: US offshore wind farms costs could drop 55% in 13 years
If wind developers commit to building 2,000 MW of new capacity, economies of scale will drive prices down 55% over 13 years, according to a new study.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2016 -
ERCOT: Wind, solar nearly two-thirds new capacity in 2016
The ERCOT system capacity is expected to grow almost 12,500 MW while coal declines and nuclear stagnates.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2016 -
Virginia town pushes EPA to probe Dominion coal-ash draining
The Dumfries, Va, town council voted to press federal regulators to investigate whether Dominion Virginia Power violated its permit when more than 30 million gallons of water from the Possum Point coal ash ponds was released into a tributary connected with the Potomac River.
By Robert Walton • March 15, 2016 -
West Virginia lawmakers greenlight coal-fired power plant upgrade bill
The West Virginia Senate last week passed unanimously a measure allowing utilities to recover the cost of coal upgrades through a bill surcharge and sent it to Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D)'s desk.
By Robert Walton • March 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
ComEd forges ahead with ambitious microgrid plans amid legislative debate
A $4 million DOE grant could help ComEd build up to six microgrids in Chicago, depending on the outcome of pending legislation.
By Peter Maloney • March 15, 2016 -
ERCOT: Wind energy climbs, but February demand drops
Record-breaking wind installation helped the resource to overtake nuclear as ERCOT's third largest power source.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 15, 2016 -
New York PSC request for $98.6M bond for energy service companies 'wild speculation,' critics say
Energy Service Companies, known as ESCOs, have come under scrutiny in New York for allegedly overcharging customers. The state wants the companies to post a bond, almost $100 million, to cover potential repayments.
By Robert Walton • March 14, 2016 -
General Electric seeks to capture CO2 for energy storage
GE Research is working on a way to use supercritical CO2 to enhance the storage capabilities of thermal solar power.
By Peter Maloney • March 12, 2016 -
Arkansas joins growing list of states halting work on Clean Power Plan compliance
A joint letter from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and Arkansas Public Service Commission indidcated a planning meeting scheduled this month has been canceled.
By Robert Walton • March 11, 2016 -
West Virginia lawmakers poised to pass bill to ease coal plant retrofits
The West Virginia Senate’s Committee on Energy, Industry and Mining voted to allow utilities to upgrade boilers at coal plants outside fo the full base rate review process.
By Robert Walton • March 11, 2016 -
Indiana Michigan Power's plan to burn coal could cost billions, greens say
Indiana Michigan Power has no plans to shut down the coal-fired Rockport Generating Station, leading environmentalists to question whether the plant is still necessary in the face of possible billions in costs to upgrade.
By Robert Walton • March 11, 2016 -
Maryland will keep opposing Dominion's coal ash disposal plan, officials say
The company reached a deal with Prince William County in Maryland, as well as the James River Association environmental group, allowing it to move forward with coal ash removal at 11 ponds.
By Robert Walton • March 11, 2016 -
US, Canada pledge cooperation on Paris climate accord, clean energy, methane leaks
After the first joint meeting between President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the two nations committed to cutting methane emissions 40%-45% by 2025 from the oil and gas sector, as well as working together on the Paris climate accord.
By Gavin Bade • March 10, 2016 -
Dominion gears up to close 11 coal ash ponds in Virginia
Draining the ponds will likely begin next month, but protestors are still pushing for changes to permits issued to Dominion Virginia Power by state regulators.
By Robert Walton • March 10, 2016 -
EIA: Gas will top coal for power generation this year
For the first time, the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts gas burn will exceed coal in the power sector. And generation is expected to rise 1.6% next year.
By Robert Walton • March 10, 2016 -
EIA: Coal dominated capacity retirements in 2015
Almost 18 GW of generation was pulled offline last year, and of that, 80% was coal-fired, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
By Robert Walton • March 9, 2016 -
Bill backing nuclear research unanimously passes House, heads to Senate
The Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act would promote development of small, modular reactors, and other new technologies. Advocates call the measure "an important step forward in maintaining America’s leadership in the worldwide nuclear energy sector."
By Robert Walton • March 9, 2016 -
Minnesota Power IRP 'out of touch' with renewables demand, greens say
The utility's latest IRP outlines its future power mix, which includes one-third coal, but environmental advocates said Minnesota Power isn't doing enough to invest in renewable energy.
By Robert Walton • March 9, 2016 -
SPP notches back-to-back wind generation records
The grid operator achieved 44.8% of its electricity from wind March 6 and 45.1% on March 7, bringing its total record counts to six so far this year.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 9, 2016 -
HECO, E-Gear try storage to resolve solar installation bottleneck in Hawaii
Hawaiian Electric and E-Gear to deploy storage pilot program to address solar installation bottleneck on Molokai.
By Peter Maloney • March 9, 2016
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