NRG expects 2016 startup for Texas carbon capture coal plant

Once operational, the project will capture about 90% of carbon emissions from the 240-MW WA Parish coal facility.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 7, 2015

Newly planned 900 MW gas plant will help meet ISO-NE capacity concerns

The 900 MW facility would be the most efficient in New England, project developer said.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 6, 2015

Duke Energy misses earnings, spending on new nuclear plant remains slow

The utility is continuing to develop the Lee nuclear facility in South Carolina, but lower demand growth has slowed the process and spending has ground to a halt.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 6, 2015

The other death spiral utilities are beginning to deal with

Key corporate customers are clamoring for more renewables, and will get it from someone else if the utility won't provide. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 6, 2015

DOE funds research to use CO2, rather than steam, in coal plants

Supercritical CO2 power cycles are seen as crucial for new and modified coal plants to meet the EPA's new source pollution standards, released this week. 

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 6, 2015

Devil's in the details: What's in the EPA's final Clean Power Plan

The EPA made significant changes to state baselines, efficiency, nuclear power and more, but its biggest move could be the release of a federal implementation plan.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 5, 2015

Entergy: Industrial sales decline, but new growth on the way

Billed volumes declined, but the integrated energy company said new industrial and expansion projects which came online last quarter will help boost demand.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 5, 2015

Efficiency block cut in final Clean Power Plan designed to ease legal worries

Conventional wisdom has the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan eventually landing in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. But experts say the final regulations appear to have been tweaked to survive just such a challenge.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 5, 2015

Ameren scraps plans for new Missouri nuke

The company said long-term demand forecasts and the declining cost of alternative generation were partially behind the decision.  

By Robert Walton • Aug. 4, 2015

New industry report outlines way forward for coal

A new report issued jointly by the Coal Utilization Research Council and Electric Power Research Institute emphasizes the new technologies needed to improve the environmental performance of coal.  

By Robert Walton • Aug. 4, 2015

Arizona utilities set to meet 2016 renewables mandates with solar

Tucson Electric, meanwhile, has asked state regulators to define community shared solar as distributed generation.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 4, 2015

'Tipping point' for FL solar? Orlando utility buys at under fossil generation prices

The new 13 MW solar array could represent a new chapter for solar in the sunshine state, backers hope.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 3, 2015

Obama admin. finalizes Clean Power Plan: Deeper CO2 cuts, more time to comply

The final rules also increase the share of generation that must come from renewables by 2030, according to an administration fact sheet. 

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 3, 2015

NV Energy agrees to $4.3 million settlement related to Nevada coal plant

The utility is closing down the coal plant and has agreen to pay millions to the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians related to cleanup and health impacts.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 3, 2015

What to expect from the EPA's final Clean Power Plan

The new regulations bring with them a host of new opportunities for the power sector, industry experts told Utility Dive last week.

By Gavin Bade • July 31, 2015

PG&E may have overstated earthquake safety claims on Diablo Canyon nuke, emails show

A report issued last year showing Pacific Gas & Electric's Diablo Canyon nuclear facility could withstand a significant eartquake may have overstated the utility's confidence in that claim.

By Robert Walton • July 31, 2015

Capacity market changes likely not enough to keep Exelon's Quad City nuke online

A legislative fix in Illinois, where Exelon is considering closing its Quad Cities nuclear facilitty, will not come in time to save the plant.

By Robert Walton • July 31, 2015

Inside New York's aggressive new community shared renewables program

A carefully crafted program will allow buy-in for those without solar-suitable roofs, from the crowded boroughs of Manhattan to the shady lanes upstate.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 30, 2015

Exelon Q2 earnings beat estimates; revenue rises but misses street expectations

Earnings reflected the Department of Energy canceling spent nuclear fuel disposal fees and the completion of the Integrys acquisition.

By Robert Walton • July 30, 2015

'I am trying to save a company': FirstEnergy CEO calls for re-regulation in Ohio

The CEO of FirstEnergy sat down with the editorial board of the Cleveland Plain Dealer to lay out the case for a return to regulated electricity markets.

By Robert Walton • July 30, 2015

Report: RGGI model of carbon trading a 'natural fit' for Clean Power Plan compliance

After six years of work, a new report shows the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative can be a model for complying with stricter federal standards.

By Robert Walton • July 30, 2015

ConEd will enter NY rooftop solar market through unregulated subsidiary

ConEdison Solutions’ third party owned product will use SunPower modules and be available at no upfront cost to the consumer.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 30, 2015

Washington Gov. Inslee issues executive directive to cap carbon emissions

The state legislature turned back his cap and trade plan, so Inslee is taking matters into his own hands. 

By Herman K. Trabish • July 30, 2015

Generators, greens both unsatisfied with new Maryland smog rules for coal plants

Gov. Larry Hogan had blocked a more stringent rule released by the last administration, but plant owners still warn of reliability issues.

By Robert Walton • July 30, 2015

EPA will extend Clean Power Plan compliance timeframe

Leaks from the agency indicate the final plan will be released next week.

By Gavin Bade • July 29, 2015