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Hot Summer Could Put Market Operators on the Hot Seat
Japan, which will have at most one of 54 reactors running, may be the poster child for problems.
By Ron Gallagher • May 1, 2012 -
GE Dominates U.S. Wind-Making, but New Faces are Emerging
Denmark's Vestas Wind System and Germany's Siemens A.G. hold spots No. 2 and 3.
By Ron Gallagher • May 1, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineElectricity Supply and Demand
After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come.
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Georgia Power Brings Up Second of Three Units at Smyrna Facility
The first unit at Plant McDonough-Atkinson came on line in December, and the last is slated for November.
By Ron Gallagher • May 1, 2012 -
Tenaska-run Taylorville Plant Gets Final State Air Go-Ahead
Taylorville coal-to-gas station has its final air permit from Illinois regulators.
By Ron Gallagher • May 1, 2012 -
S.C., Wash. Ask Court to Make NRC Move the Ball on Yucca Mountain
The states are to argue Wednesday in Washington, D.C., in a bid to force the NRC to rule on DOE's Yucca Mountain decision.
By Ron Gallagher • May 1, 2012 -
Tennessee Valley Brings New Gas-Fired Plant On Line
The 880-MW John Sevier plant near Rogersville, Tenn., started up Monday. and was a month early.
By Ron Gallagher • April 30, 2012 -
Former Chairman S. David Freeman Blasts TVA
He implored the authority to drop a nuclear building program that he says is too costly.
By Ron Gallagher • April 30, 2012 -
Area Communities Band Together for Share of Mo. Power Plant
The Kansas Power Pool serves more than 30 communities in the state and is buying a 7% interest.
By Ron Gallagher • April 30, 2012 -
NTE Energy patents biomass hybrid renewable energy technology
NTE Energy said it has been awarded a U.S. patent for its biomass hybrid renewable energy technology.
By Ron Gallagher • April 30, 2012 -
Plant Farley Unit 1 Back Online After Refueling, Maintenance
Both of the stations 888-MW units came back into service after the 25-day down period.
By Ron Gallagher • April 27, 2012 -
Duke Under Fire for Reliance on Coal
A resolution asking for a plan to reduce coal exposure will go before stockholders at the May 3 annual meeting.
By Ron Gallagher • April 27, 2012 -
Largest Solar PV Plant in North America Comes On-Line
Arizona's Agua Caliente station is supplying 100 MW so far, taking the title from Copper Mountain.
By Ron Gallagher • April 26, 2012 -
KCP&L Requests Rate Increase From Kansas Corp. Commission
The company is seeking to up its charges 12.9%, citing investments at generating stations.
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012 -
PG&E's 'Green Option' to Offer More From Renewable Sources
Residential customers who want to opt in can pay a little more for the company to purchase more from renewable sources.
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012 -
Exelon Executive Appointed to Constellation Nuclear Board
Exelon Generation Co. appointed Carol Peterson to the board of directors of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
DOE Wants to See Plug-and-Play Home Solar-Energy Systems
The goal is to develop a system that can be up and running in one day.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
GE, Arista to Build Wind, Solar Battery-Backup Systems
The plan is to use nickel-salt storage that can integrate with the grid, the companies say.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
NuHub, Holtec International Compete for $452 Million DOE Grant
They are going after recently announced money for engineering, design certification and licensing of small, modular reactors.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
University Saves Energy With Geothermal System
Missouri University of Science and Technology expects to halve its conventional-energy when the project finishes in 2014.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
Climate Group: Rising Seas Threaten Electric, Other U.S. Energy Plants
A report to Congress asserts that 287 facilities – some power generators, others oil and gas plants – are 4 feet or less above high tide in 22 states.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
SunShot Program: Your Tax Dollars at Work Growing Solar
The goal is to make solar-generated electricity competitive with the cost of fossil-fuel electricity by 2020.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
Minnesota Utility OKs Contract to Build Red Rock Hydro Project
Construction is set to begin next year, with Voith Hydro providing equipment.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
NRECA: Gas-Electric Coordination Key
The co-op association sees a need for FERC to foster communications between the industries.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
First Wind Finances Bull Hill Wind Project in Maine
Construction can begin now on the 34 MW project, which has $70 million construction loan and $6 million in letters of credit.
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012 -
London Array Project Pace Bolsters Euro Offshore Wind Work
London Array’s current first phase will have a 630-MW capacity when it becomes fully operational next spring.
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012
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