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First Wind completes Kaheawa Wind II project
On a bluff above Ma'alaea harbor in West Maui, First Wind's Kaheawa station is producing power.
By Ron Gallagher • July 5, 2012 -
Outgoing NRC head Jaczko says no nuclear license renewals 'for a few years'
In his final news conference as chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory Jaczko said the NRC may not be able to renew licenses for operating nuclear plants for "a few years" because of a federal court ruling, but the practical impact of this will be limited.
By Ron Gallagher • July 5, 2012 -
EPA grants 90-day stay for San Juan station in N.M.
The EPA and the state came up with separate air-quality plans for PNM's plant.
By Ron Gallagher • July 3, 2012 -
High-voltage switchgear is an expanding market, led by China, U.S.
Expansion in China makes up about 20% of the global demand as power reaches into more parts of the country.
By Ron Gallagher • July 3, 2012 -
IBM trims $43 million from global power bill with energy-saving effort
IBM had about 3,200 conservation programs in place at 364 facilities around the world in 2011.
By Ron Gallagher • July 2, 2012 -
Co-ops' group tells EPA its carbon regs have legal flaws
The National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association says proposed greenhouse gas rules make invalid assumptions about gas availability and carbon capture.
By Ron Gallagher • July 2, 2012 -
Idaho PUC, solar developer at odds on who owns development credits
A solar developer says federal law gives it development credits and that Idaho is taking them, but the state says that's reading the law wrong.
By Ron Gallagher • June 29, 2012 -
N.C. says Duke-Progress merger will keep jobs in the state
The industry is shifting, and having the two North Carolina companies form the nation's biggest utility, based in Charlotte, is better than one merging with a company from elsewhere, the state Utilities Commission said.
By Ron Gallagher • June 29, 2012 -
Electricity storage: Location, location, location – and cost
The federal Energy Information Administration offers a survey of storage technologies as they exist now and the pluses and minuses of the options.
By Ron Gallagher • June 29, 2012 -
Duke-Progress merger approved in North Carolina
N.C. Utilities Commission clears the way for Duke Energy and Progress Energy to join by July 1, creating the country's largest electric utility.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
3 Duke Energy stories to watch
The Motley Fool breaks down three big stories that are currently unfolding for one of the country's largest electrical utilities.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
ERCOT breaks day-old June peak record, tops July record
Texas electricity demand is running so high that the record set Monday by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas lasted all of 24 hours.
By Ron Gallagher • June 28, 2012 -
EPA beats industry, states in greenhouse gas regulation lawsuit
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, energy industry allies and several state attorneys general lost a challenge to the EPA's power to regulate greenhouse gases and its reasons for doing so.
By Ron Gallagher • June 28, 2012 -
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Nest thermostats, mobile apps and coal
Catch up with this week's most popular news in our five most popular news posts of the week. You might see something you missed.
By Brian Warmoth • June 28, 2012 -
Wholesale Texas electricity rates may rise
A vote by the Texas Public Utility Commission is expected to take place Thursday and could raise prices starting on Aug. 1.
By Brian Warmoth • June 28, 2012 -
New group vows to challenge utility interests in Washington
A collection of non-profit groups says it will mount efforts against what it claims is undue utility-industry influence on American energy policy.
By Ron Gallagher • June 28, 2012 -
Banks close on financing for 200 MW wind energy project
Invenergy has the needed $444 million in financing for its planned 200 MW California Ridge wind project in Illinois.
By Ron Gallagher • June 27, 2012 -
NRG Energy turbine trips, ramps back up following record power use
An 831-megawatt turbine at NRG Energy Inc.'s Limestone coal-fired power plant came back online Wednesday in the wake of record-setting Texas energy demand.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
U.S. appeals court says challenge over Vermont nuclear plant was late
The state and the New England Coalition missed opportunities to appeal Entergy Corp.'s Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant license and permits.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
5 places where coal has lost ground to natural gas
Coal-fired power plants across the country are shutting down their facilities because of a slowing demand.
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
Texas energy demands break June record Tuesday, Wednesday decrease expected
Peak demand reaches 66,583 megawatts, and that June record is expected to stand for the rest of the week.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
FERC final rule, proposed rule aim to better integrate renewables
FERC has a adopted a rule requiring 15-minute power scheduling intervals – or better, if companies want – to avoid excessive charges affecting providers with renewable sources and proposed a change in definitions.
By Ron Gallagher • June 27, 2012 -
Energy use in U.S. expected to fall for next 23 years
A new Energy Information Administration report predicts a decline in energy use extending through 2035, possibly beyond.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
Texas power use could set June record
66,415 megawatts would mean a peak demand record for the month in the Lone Star State.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
Entergy introduces iPhone app for customers
The energy provider's app will offer access to account information, company news, nuclear energy basics and performance details.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012
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