Indiana manufacturers, utilities face off over cogeneration plants and deregulation

Large manufacturers in Indiana are pushing for new rules that would make it easier to construct a cogeneration facility, but the utility industry is wary of what it believes is a push for deregulation.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2015

New Jersey seeks stay of Clean Power Plan

The greenhouse gas reduction plan is "unlawful," according to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and also fails to take into account work the state has already done.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2015

Coal opponents seek to disqualify 4 of 5 New Mexico regulators from PNM rate decision

Clean power advocate New Energy Economy says most members of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission are too close with utility executives to be unbiased.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2015

Alabama Power's plan for 500 MW of renewables approved by regulators

Many see the decision as a significant shift in the attitudes of Southeast utilities and regulators toward renewables in their region. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2015

GOP-led Michigan will develop state compliance strategy for Clean Power Plan

The "best way to protect Michigan" is for the state to develop it's own greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan, according to Gov. Rick Snyder.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 3, 2015

Exelon nukes clear PJM transitional auction

All of Exelon's nuclear plants in Illinois have cleared the PJM Interconnection transition capacity auction for the 2016-17 planning year.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 3, 2015

Report: Nuclear retirements could scuttle Clean Power Plan climate goals

In a worst-case scenario, Third Way's analysis shows that without nuclear capacity the United States' emissions would revert to peak levels in 2005, largely undoing 10 years of carbon reduction progress.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 3, 2015

Under FirstEnergy proposal, Ohio regulators would have less control over costs

The first day of hearings on FirstEnergy's proposed support for its power plants revealed some surprises.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 2, 2015

Plans to join PacifiCorp with CAISO grid move closer to reality

A joint system would expand renewables use and reduce coal use across six Western states.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 1, 2015

Colorado will join legal challenge to EPA's Clean Power Plan

Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman announced over the weekend that her state will join a multi-state challenge to the Clean Power Plan.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 1, 2015

How a green business group is transforming the way utilities sell renewables

The Corporate Renewables Partnership helps connect the nation's biggest companies with utilities and IPPs that can satisfy their huge demand for renewable resources. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 1, 2015

EIA: Coal burn down to level not seen since early 1980s

New data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows declining coal use and an expected downturn in gas production from some major shale regions.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 1, 2015

Ameren, Missouri DNR in tussle over SO2 emissions at Labadie coal plant

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources says Ameren's massive coal plant near Labadie is exceeding federal limits on sulfur dioxide emissions.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2015

Florida regulators decline to make utility fuel hedging a central theme in rate cases

According to the Florida Office of Public Counsel, the state's investor-owned utilities have lost more than $6 billion for customers since 2002 in hedges designed to keep electricity prices stable and low.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2015

Favorable weather helps SDG&E and CAISO both set renewables records

Bright sun and strong wind on August 19 meant SDG&E could generate more renewable power than ever before.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 27, 2015

FERC backs PJM on capacity auction transition rules

FERC Chairman Norman Bay dissented, saying the new rules would cost consumers more than $1 billion more and supply little benefit in return.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 27, 2015

Michigan Tea Party lawmaker looks to incentivize solar, restructure energy choice

Green advocates in Michigan may have found an unlikely ally in Tea Party Republican state Rep. Gary Glenn.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 27, 2015

NRG: Western NY coal plant conversion in jeopardy due to Entergy lawsuit

Two years ago the state hailed a plan to convert the NRG Dunkirk coal facility to gas, but a lawsuit from Entergy Corp. challenging subsidies means the coversion has now been delayed.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 27, 2015

FPL's natural gas investment isn't saving customers money, yet

State regulators allowed Florida Power & Light to invest directly in natural gas production, but so far that decision is costing ratepayers millions of dollars.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 26, 2015

How demand flexibility is about to transform electricity delivery

For utilties, when consumers use energy could become just as important to their bottom lines as if they generate it themselves.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 26, 2015

Hawaii Gov. Ige reveals opposition to utility LNG import plans

Two utilities are in talks to bring liquefied natural gas supplies to the island, but Hawaii Gov. David Ige now says those plans do not mesh with the state's 100% renewables goal.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 26, 2015

President Obama calls for clean energy revolution: 'There is something big happening in America'

President Obama shows renewed passion in his legacy fights against climate change and for renewable energy.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 25, 2015

Idaho regulators reduce PURPA contracts from 20 to 2 years

The decision, a victory for the state's major electric utilities, is designed to keep customers from paying high costs for renewable generation, critics say.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 25, 2015

How Warren Buffett's bet on an Energy Imbalance Market in the West is paying off

NV Energy is in, Arizona Public Service and Puget Sound Energy are coming next year, and others want to know more.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 24, 2015

PJM auction results: Capacity payments to plants rise 37% in bid to avoid outages

While the auction results were good news for most existing generation, three of Exelon's nuclear plants did not clear.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 24, 2015