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Kinder Morgan files $5B Northeast pipeline plan despite critical Mass. AG study
The Northeast Energy Direct project is a “transformative” plan to exand the Tennessee Gas Pipeline system in Pennsylvania, New York and New England.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 24, 2015 -
Siemens, RWE team up to develop mass-market virtual power plant
The two companies will expand on a 2010 virtual power plant pilot, which included combined heat and power systems, hydro units and backup power, to include a wider range of resources.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 24, 2015 -
EPA set to finalize carbon trading models for Clean Power Plan in August 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the release of the the final model for how carbon trading could help states comply with the Clean Power Plan.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 24, 2015 -
New York Gov. Cuomo orders 50% renewables in bid to save 2 nuke plants
New York has a goal of reaching 50% renewables, but sources told the New York Times that Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) will direct state regulators to make that goal a mandate in an effort to stave off the closure of two nuclear plants.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 24, 2015 -
Utilities, regulators near settlements in Ohio power plant subsidy debate
American Electric Power and FirstEnergy are reportedly near settlements on proposed income guarantees for struggling power plants, but any such arrangements will likely be challenged in court by environmentalists and other power companies.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Illinois to probe whether Wisconsin Energy, Integrys hid pipeline costs in merger proceeding
The Illinois Commerce Commission launched an investigation to see if executives knew costs associated with a Peoples Gas pipeline replacement project had almost doubled.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Senators resurrect 1970s financing tactic to boost carbon capture for coal plants
A bipartisan pair of lawmakers wants to allow businesses to use tax-exempt private activity bonds to finance the installation of carbon capture equipment.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Duke Energy restyles retired Ohio coal plant into battery storage facility
Duke Energy has added 2 MW more to its energy storage system at its retired Beckjord coal plant in Ohio.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 20, 2015 -
Mass. AG: New England should opt for efficiency, DR over new gas pipelines
There is no need for additional gas capacity in New England through 2030, according to a new report released by the Massachusetts Attorney General, which finds efficiency and conservation can help meet power demands.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2015 -
NY Gov. Cuomo pushes closure of Entergy Indian Point nuke in NRC filings
National security risks, deterioration of the facility and the plant’s close proximity to New York City were all put forward as reasons to close Indian Point, even as Cuomo fights to keep another Entergy nuclear facility from closing.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2015 -
Wisconsin utility rolls out plan for 30% renewables by 2030
The Wisconsin-based Madison Gas and Electric Co. plans to supply 30% of its retail power sales with renewable energy by 2030.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2015 -
EPA floats tougher cross-state pollution rules as Senate slams Clean Power Plan
The EPA wants more stringent standards on ozone and smog-causing pollution that floats across state lines, but conservatives in Congress aren’t happy about the agency’s active role in the Obama administration.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 19, 2015 -
SoCal Edison blames poor management for Long Beach outages
Inadequate oversight and knowledge of the network were found to be causes of outages that left nearly 30,000 Southern California Edison customers in the dark this summer.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 19, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The future of rate design: Why the utility industry may shift away from fixed charges
A focus on fixed charges is giving way to more comprehensive rate structures for utilities, but big questions loom on the horizon for regulators.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 19, 2015 -
Wisconsin lawmakers want to lift moratorium on new nuclear plants
Lawmakers are worried about having reliable energy sources as fossil-fired power prices rise and the state begins to comply with the Clean Power Plan.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 19, 2015 -
Exelon-Pepco merger backers, critics face off at DC PSC meeting
Merger opponents, claiming a connection between Pepco’s financial contributions for a new soccer stadium and the Mayor’s support for the Exelon takeover, protested outside a meeting of city regulators yesterday.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 18, 2015 -
Report: Georgia Power should close Hammond coal plant
The plants four units range from 40 to 60 years old, and according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, use outdated technology to produce expensive power.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 18, 2015 -
Hawaiian Electric wants to finalize LNG import deal by Q1 2016
Quarterly filings reveal the utility’s plan to begin importing liquefied natural gas, despite opposition from the governor.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 18, 2015 -
MidAmerican to test concrete wind turbine tower claimed to be nation’s tallest
Concrete towers can allow turbines to reach higher, accessing stronger winds and making wind viable in new regions.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 18, 2015 -
Despite record low solar prices, study says Austin Energy should build a new gas plant
A Navigant study assessing Austin Energy’s need for new generation found a $500 million gas-fired facility makes the most economic sense even as the city forges ahead with 55% renewables goal.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 18, 2015 -
Eversource, National Grid gas-reliant RFPs run afoul of state rules, greens say
Acadia Center and a group of clean energy developers want the utilities to redraft a request for proposals centered on natural gas storage and transportation.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 18, 2015 -
Dynegy threatens to sue if regulators approve AEP and FirstEnergy plant subsidies
Dynegy, which has its own stake in Ohio’s power market, is a vocal opponent of the utility’s plans to support aging coal and nuclear plants by guaranteeing their income.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 17, 2015 -
Vermont town mulls gas plant to replace retired Vermont Yankee nuke
The town of Vernon, where the Vermont Yankee nuclear facility was located, is considering a 600 MW gas-fired plant to replace the lost generation.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Maps: 5 US regions where the grid is under threat from climate change
Climate change — if left unchecked — could put the electricity system at risk, especially in coastal areas.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 17, 2015 -
Time-of-use rates can shape customer usage, cut pollution and costs, experts agree
Retail electricity rates tied to hourly wholesale power market costs could shape consumer usage, executives told Platts last week.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2015
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