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After contentious decisions, Florida lawmakers file bill to reform PSC
Legislators propose reforms including term limits and making regulators stand for election.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Obama administration to appeal to Supreme Court on FERC Order 745 ruling
Solicitor General Donald Verrilli sent a letter to the Supreme Court stating his intention to appeal the decision from the D.C. Circuit Court.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Can North Carolina utilities unlock the state's solar potential?
The big utilities have led impressive solar growth – but what about residential rooftops?
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 7, 2014 -
Should FERC have a role in the EPA's Clean Power Plan?
The EPA's proposal leaves the energy agency out of helping administer the Clean Power Plan, and some commissioners have indicated they want a role in ensuring grid reliability.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 7, 2014 -
SunPower CEO: Low oil prices won't stop solar
The solar value proposition is too good to be undercut by the oil market, Tom Werner says.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Falling gas prices mean nukes are feeling the squeeze
Uranium prices are up as plant operators are stockpiling fuel.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014 -
ERCOT: Texas reserve margins above 15% thru 2018
The new report shows a reserve margin of 15.7% in summer 2015, based on peak demand of 69,057 MW.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Facing low coal supplies, Wisc. utility may power down plant sporadically
Slow coal deliveries from BNSF Railroad have left Midwest utilities unsure of their winter fuel situations.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014 -
AEP lobbies for Ohio to guarantee coal plant income
Regulators will consider American Electric Power's request for a power purchase agreement on Dec. 17.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Reactor trip takes Ameren's Callaway nuke offline
There was no danger to the public and officials are investing the cause of the irregularity.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014 -
House responds to Obama veto threat with one-year wind PTC extension
The horse trading for a tax extenders package has just begun.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Inside the Obama administration's energy policies
John Podesta gives insights into the White House's plans for demand response, the Clean Power Plan, and international climate negotiations.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 4, 2014 -
HECO begins charging monthly fee for green investment
Thanks to another surcharge reduction, however, most customers will see little change in their bills.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Ariz. muni SRP proposes higher fixed charges for solar customers
SRP claims it is losing $51 per month to solar customers that non-solar owners have to cover.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 3, 2014 -
FERC delays rate increases for Upper Peninsula residents
Federal regulators want a broader assessment of who benefits from We Energies’ Presque Isle Power Plant.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Utility-scale solar generation grew 100% in 2014
The cost is now grid-competitive and it could be 10% of U.S. power by 2030.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Courtesy of General Electric Co.
Glatfelter nears permit to replace coal with natural gas
The state of Pennsylvania is set to approve gas turbine retrofits as best available technology
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How the HECO-SolarCity partnership is turning rooftop solar into a grid asset
The companies say their partnership can reframe how we think about solar interconnection and utility-installer relations.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Federal regulators boost oversight of St. Lucie nuclear facility
Closer inspections follow violations linked to plant operators’ failure to ensure that the reactor’s auxiliary building was watertight.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Comments are in on the EPA's Clean Power Plan
Attorneys General, grid operators, advocacy groups, environmentalists, and utilities all have suggestions.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Study: Rural communities embrace wind power development
Researchers at South Dakota State found more than 90% favorability for wind in South Dakota rural communities that have it.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Indiana munis battle with co-ops, IOUs over turf
Municipalization is becoming a statewide struggle as cities find a loophole in the law.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Regional approach can make complying with EPA rules 30% cheaper
A PJM study shows a total cost drop from $45 billion to $35 billion if states choose to work together.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 30, 2014 -
Georgia Power nuclear expansion delayed another year
The Vogtle facility could cost the Southern Company subsidiary another $1 billion.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 30, 2014 -
Mich. efficiency programs save $4 for every $1 invested
The state's efficiency programs exceeded expectations last year.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2014
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