Caesars Entertainment applies to exit NV Energy service

MGM Grand and Wynn Resorts have ceased purchasing power from the Nevada utility.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 1, 2016

TVA's Bull Run coal ash management plan under fire

The utility wants to leave the coal waste in place and sealed off from water supplies, but environmentalists say there is still risk.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 1, 2016

Without the Clean Power Plan, are nuclear plants essential to combat climate change?

A new report says emissions would skyrocket if nuclear plants are shuttered, but some in California say that's not a given.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 30, 2016

Votes nearing, efficiency changes in Exelon Illinois bill draw environmental support

Further changes to Exelon's far-reaching Illinois legislation have won over some green groups, but lawmakers only have through Thursday to pass the bill.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 30, 2016

PG&E reaches $85M Diablo Canyon settlement with local groups

The utility is offering $85 million to support the San Luis Obispo County community and make up for reduced tax revenues when the nuclear plant is shuttered.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2016

Georgia Power Vogtle franchise fees head to the state Supreme Court

Two new reactor's at Georgia Power's Vogtle nuclear station are on track for 2019 and 2020 startup, but the utility is still fighting for recovery of some costs.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2016

Illinois lawmakers still shaping Exelon nuclear bill ahead of planned Wednesday vote

The far-reaching legislation has seen a number of controversial provisions stripped from it as lawmakers try to push it through during the shortened session. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 29, 2016

NRG Energy finalizes $183M SunEdison renewable project deal

The company acquired about 1.5 GW of wind and solar projects from bankrupt SunEdison. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 28, 2016

Nova Scotia plans cap-and-trade program for power plant CO2 emissions

Nova Scotia's program would align the province with a new central government plan to phase out traditional coal plants by 2030.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 28, 2016

TVA CEO: Clean Power Plan compliance, natural gas part of future strategy

For customers of the Tennessee Valley Authority, not even President-elect Donald Trump can bring back coal power, TVA CEO Bill Johnson said in a conference call last week. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2016

Switzerland's push to keep last nuke operating highlights global debate

While Germany opted to phase out its nuclear generation, the Swiss vote on its facilities reflects a similar debate in the U.S. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2016

Reports: Exelon drops coal payments, demand charges in Illinois nuclear bill

Backers will try to push the bill through in a three-day session next week.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2016

Constitution Pipeline court case could open path to more challenges from greens

A conglomerate of energy companies is still trying to get approval for a 124-mile gas pipeline that New York regulators derailed earlier this year.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2016

In major win for NY Gov. Cuomo, high court rules state can review Indian Point relicensing

Cuomo's administration wants to shutter the nuclear plant due to its proximity to New York City. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2016

EPA chief McCarthy 'very confident' about future of climate, energy goals

"The market in the clean energy sector is what continues to drive this journey," said EPA head Gina McCarthy in a speech yesterday.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 22, 2016

Ameren opposes Exelon's Illinois nuclear energy bill

Ameren is wary of the bill impacts on its 1.2 million customers in southern Illinois, even though some of its coal plants could benefit. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 22, 2016

Washington carbon capture project says it has permanently sequestered CO2

Scientists working on the Wallula Basalt Pilot Project have found a way to store carbon dioxide underground as a solid rock.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 22, 2016

Amazon, Dominion to build 5 new solar farms in Virginia

Amazon's projects will push the company closer to its goal of powering its infrastructure with 100% renewable energy.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 21, 2016

Canada unveils plan to phase out traditional coal generation by 2030

New emission standards on coal-fired plants would be impossible to meet without carbon capture technology.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2016

Report: Re-regulating markets could risk $15B in savings for Ohio customers

Ohio ratepayers saved $15 billion in the past five years and are on track to save more if deregulation remains in effect, according to a report. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2016

Sierra Club files antitrust complaint against DTE/Spectra natural gas pipeline plan

The environmental group is challenging the development of a 250-mile pipeline planned to connect the Michigan and Ohio markets. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2016

DOE: Natural gas, renewables to expand market share through 2050

Renewable energy penetration could reach as much as 59% of total generation by 2050, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2016

FERC revises supply price cap regulations in wholesale power markets

The new rules require a “hard cap” of $2,000/MWh on the incremental energy offers in day-ahead and real-time markets.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2016

Inside Exelon's last-minute push to save its nukes and remake the Illinois power sector

The Illinois legislature has a week to decide on a far-reaching energy reform bill that also includes coal subsidies and controversial rate design changes.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016

Citing cross-state pollution, Maryland pushes EPA to target 19 Midwest coal plants

Maryland officials say the plants have installed pollution scrubbing controls, but do not always use the technology.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 18, 2016