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Ameren cancels 157 MW wind project, citing transmission upgrade costs
The Missouri project would have required "unacceptably high" expenses that the utility said it didn't want to push on to ratepayers.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 30, 2019 -
Opinion
Wholesale electricity market design for rapid decarbonization: A decentralized markets approach
What wholesale market design would provide the best framework for integrating reliably and at least cost the new, clean resources that will be needed to de-carbonize the power system?
By Rob Gramlich and Michael Hogan • July 29, 2019 -
4th Circuit Court vacates permits for Dominion's Atlantic Coast Pipeline
The court found the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's expedited decision-making did not sufficiently consider environmental protection.
By Robert Walton • July 29, 2019 -
Permission granted by PJM Interconnection
FERC orders PJM to postpone capacity auction
The grid operator asked for certainty ahead of its August auction as FERC works on rules that incorporate aggregated distributed resources into the market.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 26, 2019 -
US utility deals reach $12.3B in Q2 2019, renewables growth expected to drive more
The overall volume of deals continues to decline, but analysts expect state and city mandates to drive more.
By Robert Walton • July 26, 2019 -
PSEG on track to reduce emissions 80%, will divest all remaining coal interests
The New Jersey utility said it is making progress and envisions a zero-carbon future, "assuming advances in technology and public policy."
By Robert Walton • July 25, 2019 -
FERC creates LNG export division, following spike in development applications
The move has drawn criticism from environmental groups that say the agency should focus on climate impacts of natural gas instead.
By Robert Walton • July 25, 2019 -
Chicago considers municipalizing ComEd
The utility's contract with the city expires at the end of 2020 and city leaders believe they could accelerate decarbonization and lower rates through municipalization.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 25, 2019 -
Tri-State files for FERC regulation, Delta-Montrose to exit in 2020
Delta-Montrose Electric Association and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association say they have negotiated a fair exit fee, though the amount will not be made public until next year.
By Robert Walton • July 24, 2019 -
Ørsted to develop offshore wind manufacturing hub to service East Coast
The staging area would enable offshore wind construction throughout the region, particularly for Ørsted’s 120 MW offshore wind farm off the border of Maryland and Delaware.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 24, 2019 -
Federal bill could restore biogas tax credits, bolster organics infrastructure
The expiration of a 30% investment tax credit — responsible for growing the wind and solar sectors — has reduced financing options for anaerobic digesters in recent years.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Sept. 27, 2019 -
Ohio's nuke and coal subsidies will likely be challenged at the ballot
A coalition of independent energy producers and environmentalists are looking to launch a referendum, which could prevent HB 6 from becoming law until November 2020.
By John Funk • July 23, 2019 -
Ohio Gov DeWine signs controversial nuke subsidy bill
The bill creates a $1.1 billion nuclear subsidy and provides $50 million per year in coal plant subsidies.
By John Funk • Updated July 23, 2019 -
Big milestone for a small reactor: NRC completes next phases of NuScale review
NuScale Power says the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is six weeks ahead of schedule in its review of the company's small modular reactor design.
By Robert Walton • July 23, 2019 -
Island-wide outage on Kaua'i: Clouds block solar recovery after generator's cable failure
Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative's largest generator tripped offline on Sunday, leading to a power outage followed by continued rolling blackouts.
By Robert Walton • July 23, 2019 -
Federal, North Carolina, Virginia governments sue Duke over 2014 coal ash spill
The action seeks to hold Duke accountable for environmental harm incurred by the spill, which released 39,000 tons of coal ash into the Dan River.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 22, 2019 -
Advanced US nukes need a boost; is the Pentagon the answer?
As proponents for the fuel seek to establish a commercial domestic market, federal PPAs are seen as key to unlocking private investments.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 19, 2019 -
New York awards record 1,700 MW offshore wind contracts
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced two separate projects being developed by Equinor and Ørsted as the first segment of the state's 9,000 MW offshore wind target.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 19, 2019 -
AEP commits to retire large Indiana coal unit by 2028
The shutdown of the 1,300 MW Rockport Unit 1 would be the largest retirement commitment since Sierra Club launched its Beyond Coal campaign in 2010.
By Robert Walton • July 19, 2019 -
NRC may cut back nuclear reactor inspections as industry costs mount
The nuclear industry has long advocated for less costly inspections, but some have raised safety concerns.
By HJ Mai • July 18, 2019 -
Tri-State announces 'transformative' plan to provide cleaner, cheaper power
As the wholesale supplier of electricity for 43 electric cooperatives, Tri-State has faced criticism for its expensive, coal-heavy energy mix.
By Robert Walton • July 18, 2019 -
Sen. Murkowski teases prospects for storage as committee advances 22 energy bills
While the initiatives did not include energy storage-focused bills, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair said a second mark-up can be expected in September.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 17, 2019 -
Rockefeller grant to tackle 'energy poverty' in emerging economies
Four universities split the $3.8 million grant to use data to predict electricity demand in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
By Jason Plautz • July 17, 2019 -
Deep Dive
State carbon free policies increasingly inclusive of nuclear, but resource needs federal boost
The poor economics of nuclear generation stymie investments in the private sector, making federal policy necessary.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 17, 2019 -
Tri-State, Delta-Montrose reach potential settlement on buyout costs
Earlier this month, Delta-Montrose Electric Association asked a Colorado district court for a temporary restraining order against Tri-State Generation and Transmission, as members looked at the cost to buy out of their contract.
By Robert Walton • July 17, 2019
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