Michigan regulators approve new utility to address UP reliability issues

Starting in the new year, the new utility will serve 40,000 customers in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as part of a plan to secure reliable capacity for the region. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2016

Why Exelon's mammoth Illinois energy bill could set a precedent for other states

The grand bargain in Springfield may be a model to save nuclear plants in other jurisdictions, though not everyone is comfortable with the final deal. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 12, 2016

Duke outlines compensation plan for neighbors of coal ash facilities

The amount will be calculated in part on the loss of water wells and the cost to connect to the municipal supply.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2016

Lawmakers, DOE probe Western Area Power Administration spending

Federal officials are concerned that the utility has been overcharging customers, according to local news reports. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2016

Canada poised to implement carbon price by 2018

Canada's federal government and 10 provinces will soon agree on a national carbon price, marking a split with expected U.S. climate policies. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 9, 2016

PNM files rate hike to support shutdown of coal-fired San Juan station

The utility has asked the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to approve new revenues of almost $100 million, potentially adding 13% to residential bills. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2016

FirstEnergy looks to sell merchant gas, hydro generation in $900M deal

The company's move follows its announcement last month to sell some of its struggling power fleet. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2016

As time runs out on bipartisan energy bill, senators propose 100% clean energy goal

House leadership has indicated there will be no energy bill to emerge from this session of Congress. Senators say there is still time, and a few in that chamber are pressing anew for aggressive climate goals.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2016

Entergy to shutter Michigan Palisades nuclear plant in 2018

Consumers Energy, which purchased the plant's output, intends to replace the power with a mix of gas, renewables and energy efficiency.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2016

The little-watched renewables case that could bring big changes to federal-state jurisdiction

Wind and solar developers are watching the Allco case for implications on how states structure programs to meet renewable energy targets. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 8, 2016

Updated: Illinois Gov. Rauner signs Exelon nuclear legislation

The bill to support unprofitable nukes and expand clean energy and efficiency passed the General Assembly last week. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 7, 2016

EIA: Coal to beat natural gas as prime winter generation fuel

But that resurgence will be short-lived, as gas is expected to return to dominance in the spring. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 7, 2016

Mississippi Power delays Kemper plant startup to January

The delay could cost up to $35 million, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 7, 2016

Santee Cooper includes new nuclear units, solar credits in 2017 budget

The utility earmarked $1.4 billion for construction and capital equipment spending, with $893.2 million for building new nuclear generating units.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 7, 2016

New England Clean Power Link transmission line clears key US permit hurdle

The transmission project would link Canadian power suppliers with New England customers. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 7, 2016

Memo from Trump's energy transition leader could yield hints at future policy

Days before American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle was named head of Donald Trump's energy transition team, he sent a memo outlining what he expected from the incoming administration.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2016

Google to hit 100% renewables milestone in 2017

The internet giant's plan to be carbon-free in 2017 is among the most aggressive in a trend of technology companies opting for renewable energy.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2016

MISO outages raise questions over high October power prices

October generator outages in the Midcontinent ISO opened a debate into the possibility for stricter penalties at a quarterly meeting. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2016

California air regulator rolls out draft plan to achieve 2030 climate goals

The California Air Resources Board plans to utilize the state's cap-and-trade program to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% below 1990 levels.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2016

Wyoming, Montana back federal incentives for carbon capture, storage

A new report written by a 14-state working group supports capturing carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery with geologic storage.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2016

Texas regulators approve draft order for NextEra-Oncor deal

But the PUC said more work is necessary to quell concerns over minority rights for Texas Transmission Investment if NextEra fails to acquire those assets. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2016

Illinois passes sweeping energy bill with support for Exelon nuclear plants

Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) is expected to sign the bill that would touch nearly every aspect of the state's power sector. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 2, 2016

AEP Ohio proposes microgrids, EV stations and coal support in security plan

The proposal updates AEP Ohio's Electric Security Plan after federal regulators blocked subsidies for some of its struggling generation. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2016

DOE grants $44M in CO2 storage research

The U.S. Department of Energy has tapped 16 carbon storage projects to receive cost-sharing research assistance.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 1, 2016

Last-minute amendments slow progress on Exelon Illinois bill as deadline nears

Exelon and ComEd reached an agreement with Gov. Bruce Rauner that could see the bill signed — if legislators can push it through in time. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 1, 2016