Utah energy co-op pushes small nuclear reactor development

Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems is partnering with NuScale Power on the project, which could be operational by 2024.

By Robert Walton • June 23, 2016

RGGI officials mull tighter carbon caps for Clean Power Plan compliance

A review of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative considers tightening emissions caps, potentially raising the price of allowances over the next 15 years.

By Robert Walton • June 23, 2016

Maine PUC issues RFP for above-market biomass contracts

The Maine Legislature directed regulators to solicit 80 MW of biomass energy and earmarked more than $13 million in taxpayer funds for the deals.

By Robert Walton • June 22, 2016

Florida Power & Light proposes buying and shuttering 330 MW coal plant

If regulators approve the plan, it would be the second time in two years that FPL purchased a coal plant to phase it out and save customers money.

By Robert Walton • June 22, 2016

Florida regulators order FPL to fix Turkey Point plant water quality

Florida Power & Light President and CEO Eric Silagy entreated on parties not to challenge the plan, which he said is based on "fact-based solutions."

By Robert Walton • June 21, 2016

PG&E to close Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, replace it with renewables, efficiency, storage

PG&E will not seek to renew operation licenses for the last nuclear plant in the state, allowing it to fully close in 2025.

By Gavin Bade • June 21, 2016

Hawaii PUC staff outlines bill credits for community renewable energy programs

The PUC staff was responding to proposals made by Hawaiian Electric and Kauai Island Electric Utility Cooperative in response to a state law. 

By Peter Maloney • June 21, 2016

With Exelon's Nine Mile Unit 1 at risk, New York lawmakers press for nuclear subsidy

The chair of the New York Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee wants to immediately implement credits for nuclear generation.

By Robert Walton • June 21, 2016

DOE plan targets 200 GW of nuclear capacity by mid-century

By 2030, the Department of Energy wants to have at least two non-light water advanced reactor concepts complete licensing reviews.

By Robert Walton • June 21, 2016

Report: CPP compliance will cost Michigan $2.2B annually

Both cap-and-trade and carbon tax compliance scenarios would slow the state's economy and reduce personal income at least 10%, according to an analysis by Anderson Economic Group.

By Robert Walton • June 21, 2016

Timing is money: Dynegy buyout of ECP plant stake generates benefits for both

Energy Capital Partners gets a hefty payday for its stake in 9 GW of generation the two companies purchased from Engie; Dynegy can accelerate growth into its preferred organized electric markets. 

By Peter Maloney • June 20, 2016

Federal appeals court backs North Dakota in cross-border pollution case with Minnesota

A federal appeals court has sided with North Dakota in a suit against Minnesota law seeking to ban cross-border CO2 emissions.

By Peter Maloney • June 20, 2016

Montana PSC suspends PURPA rates for small solar farms

Until a new rate is decided, developers will need to negotiate with power providers for rates on a case-by-case basis. 

By Peter Maloney • June 20, 2016

EPA proposes CPP state renewable energy incentives despite SCOTUS freeze

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outlined a voluntary program designed to incentivize states to establish energy efficiency and renewables projects. 

By Robert Walton • June 20, 2016

DOE marks $82M for advanced nuclear research

More than 90 projects in 28 states were tapped for funding, including crosscutting technology development and infrastructure awards.

By Robert Walton • June 17, 2016

Omaha utility to shutter Fort Calhoun nuclear facility

At 478 MW, Fort Calhoun is the smallest nuclear plant in the United States, a factor which contributed to the utility's decision.

By Robert Walton • June 17, 2016

Pepco merger done, Exelon CEO Chris Crane wants market reforms to save nuclear fleet

The first six months of Exelon’s year saw it become the largest utility in the country, but also announce the early closure of two nuclear plants.

By Gavin Bade • June 16, 2016

Duke Energy pursues license for scuttled nuclear project

Duke Energy terminated construction contracts for a nuclear project in Florida three years ago, but has continued to pursue an operating license.

By Robert Walton • June 15, 2016

Dynegy to buy out Energy Capital's 35% stake in proposed acquisition of ENGIE's power portfolio

The deal to buy 9,000 MW of fossil power plants will expand Dynegy's reach into regulated markets if it goes through. 

By Peter Maloney • June 15, 2016

FERC revokes market-based rate authority for Berkshire Hathaway companies

Twenty Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidaries in four balancing authority areas out West failed to rebut presumptions of horizontal market power. 

By Peter Maloney • June 14, 2016

With CPP on ice, utilities seek organized market reforms to save baseload plants

Utilities in the Midwest are concerned retiring coal and nuclear plants too early leaves the grid vulnerable to price spikes and reliability problems.

By Gavin Bade • June 14, 2016

US Supreme Court blocks latest challenge to MATS rule

Environmentalists hailed the decision, saying the emissions rules offer "tremendous benefits for the American people."

By Robert Walton • June 14, 2016

MISO: Generation shortfall possible by 2018

Some zones will fall below reserve margins next year, but the grid operator expects power imports will help meet demand.

By Robert Walton • June 14, 2016

Dominion reveals coal ash stored at Chesapeake is 3 times previous estimate

A new document filed in an ongoing lawsuit between Sierra Club and Dominion Virginia Power revealed more than 3 million tons of coal ash are stored at three Virginia locations, well above the Sierra Club's previous estimate of 1 million tons. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • June 10, 2016

Maine PUC staff: Electric ratepayers should not pay for natural gas pipeline expansion

The report comes in the wake of a 2013 law that allowed regulators to authorize electric utilities to rate base investments in gas transport. 

By Gavin Bade • June 10, 2016