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EPA tightens pollution controls on plants during startup, shutdown
The EPA has directed 36 states to tighten rules governing pollution emitted from facilities during startup, shutdown and malfunction.
By Robert Walton • May 27, 2015 -
EPA signals final Clean Power Plan rule due in August
The Obama administration intends to issue several rules governing energy and the environment this summer, including a final version of the Clean Power Plan and new rules for the oil, gas and coal sectors.
By Robert Walton • May 27, 2015 -
Nevada utility-solar compromise could raise state's net metering cap
The amended bill allows for 235 MW of more net metered solar and asks regulators for a long-term fix.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 27, 2015 -
UC Berkeley researchers say they have found a cheaper carbon capture solution
A metal-organic framework developed at the University of California at Berkeley could slash the energy needed to perform carbon capture at coal facilities.
By Robert Walton • May 27, 2015 -
EIA: 90 GW of coal retirements expected under EPA's Clean Power Plan
New analysis from the U.S. Energy Information Administration finds power prices would rise almost 5% by 2020.
By Robert Walton • May 26, 2015 -
CPUC approves contentious new 500 MW gas plant for SDG&E
Critics say the utility can get the same generation from renewables and energy efficiency.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 26, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How new transmission is unlocking wind power's potential in Michigan's Thumb
Michigan’s comprehensive transmission planning previews what is possible for the Clean Power Plan.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 26, 2015 -
PJM, New York electricity markets experience price spikes
The New York Independent System Operator's western zone saw prices jump past $1,000/MWh last week.
By Robert Walton • May 26, 2015 -
South Mississippi drops bid for portion of Kemper coal gasification plant
Citing rising costs and changing energy needs, South Mississippi Electric has dropped its bid to purchase a portion of Southern Company's gasification plant.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2015 -
Did the EPA drop carbon capture tech from its new power plant rules?
A report suggests the agency may have dropped a controversial requirement that new coal plants be built with CCS technology.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2015 -
2 new reports examine Clean Power Plan compliance methods, legitimacy
As states ready themselves for the final rule to be unveiled, stakeholders are considering compliance options and legal battles.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2015 -
Southern purchases 103 MW Georgia solar plant
Southern Power now has more than 1,100 MW of renewables in its portfolio.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2015 -
Minnesota co-op Stearns Electric adds community shared solar option
Each $1,300 module will give an expected $5 per month bill credit to member subscribers.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2015 -
PJM coal burn drops 14% in Q1, driven by low gas prices
The system performed better during the cold 2015 winter than it had the year before, but forced outage rates remain a problem for the grid operator.
By Robert Walton • May 21, 2015 -
Arizona Public Service will join California Energy Imbalance Market
The Phoenix-based utility expects to begin participating in California's new Energy Imbalance Market beginning in the fall of 2016.
By Robert Walton • May 20, 2015 -
Duke will shutter Asheville coal plant, replace it with 650 MW of natural gas
The $1.1B build-out will include new transmission infrastructure and a solar array.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2015 -
SNL: Wind rush continues with 2,166 MW of new capacity announced in Q1 2015
10 new projects were announced in the first quarter, including two 408 MW offshore wind projects for Hawaii.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2015 -
AEP tweaks coal subsidy proposal, asks Ohio regulators to reconsider
The utility says 3,000 MW of coal-fired power necessary for reliability would be unprofitable without taxpayer support.
By Robert Walton • May 20, 2015 -
Xcel strikes deal to cut pollution in national parks, end haze lawsuit
Some $50 million in emissions reduction upgrades will significnatly reduce the pollution coming from Xcel Energy's Sherco power plant in Becker, Minn.
By Robert Walton • May 19, 2015 -
Oklahoma legislators, wind industry reach compromise on tax breaks
Wind developers give up the property tax exemption, but get to keep the zero emissions tax credit.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What a 50% renewables mandate means for California
A new report says billions of dollars in clean energy development could be unlocked, but it will mean big changes for utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2015 -
Cheap emissions credits allow coal plants to pollute, worsening NJ air quality
Coal generators in states upwind of New Jersey have been shutting off carbon capture technology because it is cheaper to buy credits, taking a significant toll on the state's air quality.
By Robert Walton • May 19, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Wright-Hennepin: A case study in utility transformation
Solar is helping the small co-op survive amist competition from large IOUs and flat load growth.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 18, 2015 -
New Mexico regulators reject PNM's rate increase, solar fee proposal
The utility failed to calculate its need for revenues accurately, regulators said.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 18, 2015 -
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Energy pushing for PURPA reform
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) said Berkshire Hathaway Energy would stand to profit substantially from proposed changes to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act.
By Robert Walton • May 18, 2015
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