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Deep Dive
Predictions 2017: 8 sector insiders on what's next for power markets and regulation
Utility executives and analysts expect state clean energy policies and wholesale market changes to take center stage in the year to come.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Southwest Power Pool seeks DOE approval for electricity sales into Canada
SPP would transmit the electricity on an emergency basis for five years using existing transmission lines owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Connecticut high court rejects challenge to gas expansion plan
The state's heating oil industry sought to block an expansion of retail gas infrastructure authorized by Connecticut lawmakers.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The worst of times? The future of climate action in the Trump era
A renewable energy boom won’t be enough to stem the tide of global warming, but new decarbonization opportunities could be just around the corner.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 4, 2017 -
FPL appeals Turkey Point nuke decision to Florida Supreme Court
Florida Power & Light gained regulatory approval three years ago to build two new 1,100 MW units at its Turkey Point facility, but a previous court ruling scrapped it.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Duke subsidiaries want to defer $725M in coal ash cleanup costs until future rate case
Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress told North Carolina regulators that they may have to recover cleanup costs through rate hikes.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2017 -
BNEF: Falling solar energy prices could help beat coal in some markets
Data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows the cost of a 1 MW ground-mounted solar system will decline by more than a third by 2025.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Ormat moves into storage, demand management with $35M Viridity acquisition
The geothermal developer will gain a platform to expand its project development experience into virtual power plants.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How will Rick Perry run the Department of Energy?
Some Texas energy veterans fondly remember an engaged, pro-business governor, while others say his approach is more "pay-to-play."
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Federal judge lowers fees, interest payments in Duke nuclear case
Westinghouse Electric Corp. sued Duke Energy for $352 million in costs incurred by developing a reactor for a nuclear plant that was never constructed.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Duke completes sale of its Latin American assets for $1.2B
The sale to China Three Gorges reflects Duke's new focus on its regulated U.S. businesses.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2017 -
FERC conditionally approves Dynegy's $3.3B purchase of Engie fossil fuel plants
Federal regulators called for mitigation measures to alleviate market power concerns, particularly in the PJM and ISO New England capacity markets.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2017 -
FERC staff: Atlantic Coast Pipeline should move forward despite environmental impacts
The 600-mile gas line would have some environmental harms, but the staff report said most could be mitigated to "less-than-significant levels."
By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Spectra delays Access Northeast natural gas pipeline
The energy company is reconsidering how to finance the $3 billion project following a court ruling preventing utilities from charging customers for the pipeline.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 2, 2017 -
New York PSC rejects challenges to nuclear subsidy program
Regulators said they would not grant a rehearing on the nuclear supports, but would look again at eligibility issues for other zero-carbon resources.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 29, 2016 -
North Carolina project breaks ground to power state with animal waste
Carbon Cycle Energy has begun work on a $100 million project to turn swine waste into pipeline-quality gas.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Florida Power & Light prepares to shutter Cedar Bay coal plant New Year's Eve
The move highlights FPL's strategy of purchasing coal plants with a goal toward retirement.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 23, 2016 -
NRG completes conversion of 4 coal plants to burn natural gas
The company said "power economics" spurred the conversion of nearly 3,000 MW of generation.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How the Illinois energy reform 'fixed' the state's RPS, promising a renewables boom
A convoluted renewables standard stalled investment for years, but the new law aims for over 4 GW of wind and solar through a streamlined program.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Georgia regulators strike deal over Vogtle nuclear construction costs
Georgia Power will accept a lower return on equity for project financing costs and construction, and agreed to meet project deadlines.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Kansas regulatory staff recommends rejection of Great Plains-Westar merger
Staff of the Kansas Corporation Commission cited financial risk to customers in their filing, which could scuttle the merger if approved by commissioners.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 22, 2016 -
ERCOT: Cold front spurs new winter demand, wind generation records
Demand reached almost 58,000 MW for an hour this week, besting the previous winter peak set almost five years ago.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Obama signs water bill that includes provisions for coal waste management
The measure allows the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to permit state coal ash disposal plans.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2016 -
DOE commits $2B to Louisiana carbon capture project
Lake Charles Methanol LLC would be the world’s first methanol production facility to employ carbon capture technology.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Platts: Higher gas prices could boost coal generation next year
Gas prices are expected to rise significantly next year, Platts reports. But renewable energy could snag a bigger share as well.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 21, 2016
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