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Higher gas prices add to ISO-NE power costs in February
Gas was almost 7% more expensive this February than last, pushing average wholesale power prices above $28/MWh.
By Robert Walton • April 11, 2017 -
Led by steep declines in coal, US energy sector emissions fell 1.7% last year
Emissions from coal plants fell more than 8%, but natural gas and transportation emissions both ticked upwards.
By Robert Walton • April 11, 2017 -
White House signals it will not defend Obama-era smog rules
The Trump administration asked the D.C. Circuit to postpone arguments on ozone standards as senators wrote to the White House asking for clarification on its strategy to unwind the Clean Power Plan.
By Robert Walton • April 11, 2017 -
Generators, business groups line up against Ohio nuclear bill
Arguments against a bill to support at-risk FirstEnergy nuclear plants are similar to those animating legal challenges against generation subsidies in other states.
By Peter Maloney • April 11, 2017 -
California PUC approves doubling of SGIP funding, tilted toward storage
Utilities will allocate $83 million annually for three years to help fund customer-sited storage and renewable energy generation.
By Peter Maloney • April 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
New gas build, coal retirements could make PJM next market with distressed power prices
A flood of new, efficient gas-fired plants is set to put downward pressure on PJM power prices, Moody's says, pushing more coal plants to the brink.
By Peter Maloney • April 7, 2017 -
Virginia to require assessments before Dominion can deal with coal ash ponds
Dominion Virginia Power must provide additional details and options regarding 11 coal ash ponds the utility will close down.
By Robert Walton • April 7, 2017 -
State lawmakers push for Atlantic Coast Pipeline approval as greens vow appeal
Critics of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline proposal say it is unnecessary, while more than a dozen lawmakers are pressing federal regulators to approve the natural gas project.
By Robert Walton • April 7, 2017 -
Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to support FirstEnergy's nuclear plants
The Zero Emission Nuclear Resource program follows similar proposals in New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Connecticut.
By Peter Maloney • April 6, 2017 -
States, green groups urge DC Circuit to continue review of Clean Power Plan
The White House last week asked the D.C. Circuit Court to put the case on hold, a move critics say could freeze litigation indefinitely.
By Robert Walton • April 6, 2017 -
Report: Connecticut nuclear support legislation would cost $300M a year
A report commissioned by a generator trade group argues the Millstone plant has been "highly profitable" and is not at risk of early retirement.
By Peter Maloney • April 6, 2017 -
PacifiCorp long-term plan includes 3 GW of renewable energy
The six-state, $3.5 billion plan also predicts efficiency will offset 88% of forecasted demand growth over the next decade.
By Robert Walton • April 5, 2017 -
Study: Coal plant pollution leads to lower birth weights for nearby residents
Researchers at Lehigh University say coal emissions can impact pregnant women up to 30 miles away from a power plant.
By Robert Walton • April 5, 2017 -
Westinghouse bankruptcy fallout continues as chairman replaced, Santee Cooper downgraded
Parent company Toshiba is also being forced to buy Engie's stake in a U.K. nuclear joint venture due to the bankruptcy filing.
By Peter Maloney • April 5, 2017 -
Defying Trump, Supreme Court will continue with WOTUS case
President Trump's administration had asked the justices to put the case on hold as the Waters of the U.S. rule is reconsidered.
By Robert Walton • April 5, 2017 -
Generators, business group file federal court petitions to halt Illinois nuclear supports
EPSA and a group of local citizens and businesses say the zero-emission credits would intrude on FERC's jurisdiction over wholesale power markets and have “a disruptive effect on energy auctions."
By Peter Maloney • April 4, 2017 -
LA County study: Aliso Canyon gas storage facility not needed for reliability
The study argues California regulators have issued confusing and incomplete guidance on whether reopening the troubled gas storage facility is necessary for power and gas reliability.
By Robert Walton • April 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Primer: Technology, consumer sentiment push utilities to new business models
The move to a cleaner, more distributed energy system is pushing wholesale changes to how utilities make money and plan their power grids.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How Connecticut's nuclear bill could open a new front in the plant subsidy debate
A bill to support the Millstone plant would include nuclear facilities in renewable energy solicitations in an attempt to skirt legal challenges facing similar efforts in New York and Illinois.
By Peter Maloney • April 3, 2017 -
Westinghouse bankruptcy puts $8.3B in federal loan guarantees for Vogtle plant at risk
Federal money to finance the Southern Co. plant could be at risk if contractor Westinghouse Electric cannot follow through on its construction commitments.
By Peter Maloney • April 3, 2017 -
Navajo Nation looks to federal subsidies to keep coal mine, plant open
The proposal would subsidize coal sales to the Navajo plant, allowing it to compete with cheaper natural gas generation.
By Peter Maloney • April 3, 2017 -
EIA: Coal production ticked upwards in 2nd half of 2016
Strong summer power demand and higher natural gas prices both played a role in the fuel's slight resurgence.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017 -
Duke sues 30 insurance companies over coal ash cleanup
The utility is seeking $1 billion in insurance claims despite not working with these companies since 1986.
By Robert Walton • March 31, 2017 -
PJM: Gas plant buildout, coal retirements don't threaten reliability
A new report from the grid operator noted that more reliance on any single generation resource introduces resilience risks not accounted for under traditional reliability standards.
By Peter Maloney • March 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How California lawmakers plan to align renewable generation with power demand
Two new bills present distinct approaches to align wind and solar output with the state's electricity load.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 30, 2017
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