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FERC plans technical conference on state generation supports in wholesale markets
Independent generators are concerned that state subsidies for certain plants violate FERC jurisdiction and threaten price formation in organized markets.
By Gavin Bade • March 7, 2017 -
NRC approves transfer of Entergy's Fitzpatrick nuclear plant to Exelon
Entergy had planned to shutter the struggling New York nuclear plant, but Exelon agreed to purchase it for $110 million.
By Robert Walton • March 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How climate change will stress the grid and what ISOs are doing about it
Global warming is expected to increase peak demand and extreme weather events, but new grid planning practices can help ensure power reliability.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 6, 2017 -
Report: California gas utilities' annual methane leakage greater than Aliso Canyon leak
The state's gas utilities let 6.6 billion cubic feet of methane escape in 2015, according to a report from the Environmental Defense Fund.
By Robert Walton • March 6, 2017 -
EIA: California ISO imports 26% of its electricity from other states
Last year, the nation's most populous state imported a net daily average of 201 million MWh from other western regions, according to the EIA.
By Robert Walton • March 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Homer City plant struggles demonstrate coal's uncertain future in Trump era
The Pennsylvania coal plant has been through bankruptcy twice, but the economics for coal fired generation in the region are still just as challenging.
By Peter Maloney • March 3, 2017 -
ZEN Energy of Australia proposes 50 MW storage project to counter blackouts
With a large battery system in place, rolling outages in South Australia last month "would not have happened," company leaders told government officials.
By Peter Maloney • March 3, 2017 -
E.ON to build nearly 20 MW of battery storage at Texas wind farms
The two energy storage projects will be sited at E.ON’s Pyron and Inadale wind farms and are slated to come online by the end of 2017.
By Peter Maloney • March 2, 2017 -
Reports: Trump to issue order rolling back Clean Power Plan next week
Along with the executive orders, budget cuts at the EPA would reportedly eliminate more than a dozen greenhouse gas programs.
By Robert Walton • March 2, 2017 -
Nuclear industry braces for record outages as plants refuel
Almost a third of the nation's nuclear generation could be offline for refueling this spring.
By Robert Walton • March 2, 2017 -
NRG CEO: Independent power producer model 'obsolete'
The CEO of one of the country's largest independent power producers no longer believes that business is viable.
By Robert Walton • March 1, 2017 -
Trump fires opening salvo on EPA rules, ordering review of WOTUS regulation
The Waters of the United States rule was opposed by utility companies, who worried it could complicate siting for energy projects.
By Robert Walton • March 1, 2017 -
Younicos to install 3 MW storage system on Kodiak Island, Alaska
The new lithium-ion batteries will replace a lead-acid system installed in 2012.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Georgia bill would prevent PSC from altering utility IRPs
Clean energy advocates say restricting regulatory oversight of integrated resource plans would hamper wind and solar and raise costs for consumers.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Analysis: Clean Power Plan repeal could cost $600B, result in 120,000 premature deaths
Repeal of the Clean Power Plan would raise carbon dioxide equivalent emissions more than 500 million metric tons in 2030, according to new modeling.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 28, 2017 -
EIA: US added 15 GW of capacity last year, largest net change since 2011
More than 60% of new capacity brought online last year came from renewable sources.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Opinion
New York's nuclear subsidies contradict economic principles
The state's participation in a regional cap-and-trade program will preclude emissions benefits from keeping nuclear plants online, argues the R Street Institute's Devin Hartman.
By Devin Hartman • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Reports: Trump budget proposal would slash EPA funding
Past statements by Trump officials have indicated the administration could seek to reduce the EPA's staff by as much as two-thirds.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 27, 2017 -
California regulators recommend approval of 1,040 MW gas plant from AES
The Alamitos gas plant will displace less efficient generation and help integrate more renewables, the California Energy Commission said in a proposed decision.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Green groups: Indian Point nuke can be replaced with other carbon-free resources
Efficiency and transmission upgrades can help New York replace the Indian Point nuclear facility without turning to fossil fuels, according to a new study.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 27, 2017 -
S&P improves outlook for Duke, Southern, Entergy; raises rating on AEP
Company moves to shed merchant generation and refocus on regulated assets led the ratings agency to revise its outlooks.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 24, 2017 -
MISO approves Indiana utility's proposal to shutter coal plant units
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. will shutter two of its Bailly Generating Station coal-fired units as soon as mid-2018.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Southern Co: Kemper coal economics take a hit from low gas prices
If gas prices stay low, company officials say the Kemper plant will struggle to stay profitable.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Pruitt email release confirms new EPA chief's close ties to fossil energy industry
Thousands of new email correspondences reveal Pruitt worked closely with the industry in his role as Oklahoma's Attorney General to oppose Obama administration environmental rules.
By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Connecticut girds for nuclear power debate as critics line up against Millstone support bill
A bill in the works would allow nuclear power to bid into the state's renewable energy solicitations, a move independent generators say would undermine competition in wholesale markets.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 23, 2017
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