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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 -
Deep Dive
Midwest renewables take a big step closer to eastern markets
Illinois regulators okay Clean Line project from Iowa to PJM, will soon consider a line from Kansas.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 27, 2014 -
Interior to auction largest-ever plot for offshore wind
Four sections south of Martha’s Vineyard with 5 gigawatts of capacity will be offered.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Supreme Court will hear challenge to EPA mercury rules
Coal-heavy utilities and their allies say EPA did not factor in costs soon enough in the regulatory process.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 25, 2014 -
NSA: Foreign hackers could crash utility systems
About 40% of cyberattacks across all critical infrastructure sectors were in the energy sector, NSA says.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
BNSF plans rail expansion as utilities fume over coal delivery delays
Almost a quarter of utilities have less than a 30-day supply of coal on hand.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
NERC: Resources adequate for winter, worries remain on extreme cold
Periods of extreme cold would stress the power grid, however.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Wind power saved Southwest Power Pool ratepayers $1.2B in 2013
Saving came from eliminating fossil fuel costs, reducing water use, and avoiding pollution.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 24, 2014 -
Solar and wind beat the price of coal and gas in many markets
Renewables have integration costs and but new analysis from Lazard shows their megawatt hour cost can be lower than fossil fuels.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 24, 2014 -
Deep Dive
A whole new kind of renewables business: Inside the SunEdison-First Wind deal
The world’s biggest clean energy developer aims to offer 24-7 clean energy to utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 23, 2014 -
FERC: Kansas City coal plant needs more time to comply with EPA toxins rules
Federal energy regulators say taking the Nearman-1 unit offline would dip capacity reserves too low.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2014 -
New glue-on solar panels could cut installation costs and time signifiantly
Modules with built-in electrical, glued to the roof, allow utilities to interconnect through the web.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 22, 2014 -
Report: North Carolina grew solar 127% from 2010 to 2013
The state could get 75% of its EPA-required emissions reduction from solar by 2030.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 22, 2014 -
Walmart inks solar contracts with SolarCity, SunEdison
The retail giant says the two solar companies will complete up to 400 installations at stores across the US.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 21, 2014 -
Study: Cost of energy efficiency under half that of new generation
Energy savings cost about 4.4 cents per kWh, according to research by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2014 -
PJM: Ohio 2012 emissions below EPA's 2020 goals
Ohio will have to do very little in order to meet early emissions targets.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2014 -
PJM prices hit November record in cold snap
The first real blast of winter air has PJM worried about the months ahead.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2014 -
NRG to cut carbon emissions 50% by 2030, 90% by 2050
The company's ambitious sustainability goals are planned alongside shareholder growth.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2014 -
California ratepayers will pay $3.3 billion for San Onofre closing
State regulators provided consumer refunds and credits of approximately $1.45 billion.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Obama adviser: Utilities 'proactively engaged' on Clean Power Plan
The President's adviser paints a much rosier picture of the regulatory process than you might get from the nation's biggest utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 20, 2014 -
SolarCity partners with HECO to study solutions to solar problems
The collaboration could signal a new paradigm in cooperation between solar installers and utilities.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How the U.S. will get a third of its energy from wind by midcentury
A new study sets big targets, but the wind industry beat DOE’s projections many called “unachievable."
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 20, 2014 -
Wisc. solar group plans to sue regulators over We Energies rates
Regulators have approved new rates for Wisconsin Energy that green energy supporters say will end solar installations in the state.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2014
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