Corporate News: Page 139
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PPL, Riverstone agree merger to form 3rd largest IPP in US
Talen Energy, the resulting company, will own and operate over 15,000 MW of generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
NRG's David Crane: New EPA rule does not go far enough
NRG Energy CEO explains why he thinks the proposal "will simply displace one fossil fuel for another."
By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2014 -
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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources.
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Warren Buffett to keep betting on energy 'as far as the eye can see'
"So far, we've stayed rich," Buffett recounted of his experience investing in the electric power sector at EEI's annual meeting.
By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why an energy services management marketplace for customers matters
In a guest post, Manifest Mind CEO Carol Stimmel shares her perspective on why an energy services management marketplace can bring utilities closer to their customers.
June 9, 2014 -
Alameda County, CA may bypass PG&E, create new public power agency
A California county plans to set up Community Choice Aggregation.
By Claire Cameron • June 9, 2014 -
New MN rate plan would reward Xcel customers for conserving energy
If consumers use lots of electricity, they will pay for it at a higher rate.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2014 -
S&P: New nuclear could help states meet new EPA emissions rules
Nuclear is a viable long-term emissions-cutting power source, according to a new report from Standard & Poor's.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2014 -
Dairyland Power see trouble ahead, despite rising sales
The Wisconsin-based generation and transmission cooperative will have challenges in meeting the EPA's new power plant rule, according to CEO Bill Berg.
By Claire Cameron • June 6, 2014 -
Electric utilities back Republicans in Senate elections
The industry has donated most of their cash to the Republican party, a switch from the last election cycle.
By Claire Cameron • June 6, 2014 -
NREL, LBNL: Average RPS cost to utilities is $0.02/KWh
Meeting state renewable portfolio standards has been less costly than expected, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
By Claire Cameron • June 5, 2014 -
Xcel sues Boulder over municipalization
The utility dubbed the city's plan "premature" in its filing.
By Claire Cameron • June 5, 2014 -
NJ sues competitive energy suppliers over 'unconscionable' price hikes
Systrum Energy, Palmco Power NJ and HIKO Energy are being sued following this winter's Polar Vortex.
By Claire Cameron • June 5, 2014 -
Report: Feds should not sell TVA
A strategic review by independent analysts Lazard Frères & Co found the Tennessee Valley Authority should not be sold.
By Claire Cameron • June 5, 2014 -
NRG buys biggest US wind project for $870M
The country's largest independent power producer aims to cut its emissions.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 4, 2014 -
The $6B HECO takeover that never happened (but still could)
Kuokoa tried to buy the utility in 2011 and go all in on renewables.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
ComEd CEO: Regulatory models have locked utilities in the 20th century
The industry "could get away with an operational view" in the last century, ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore said. No longer.
By Davide Savenije • June 4, 2014 -
PPL may sell generation subsidiary
PPL Energy Supply could be sold to Riverstone Holdings to create a new entity with PPL shareholders given majority ownership.
By Claire Cameron • June 4, 2014 -
NM utility adds 40 megawatts of solar
Public Service Company of New Mexico is on track to meeting the state's 20% by 2020 renewables mandate.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 3, 2014 -
Cybersecurity report: Utilities 2nd most secure industry on S&P 500
Second only to the security-oriented financial sector, utilities ranked highly on a new cybersecurity index.
By Claire Cameron • June 3, 2014 -
DTE Energy to buy 75 MW wind park
The Michigan utility is bolstering its renewable energy portfolio.
By Claire Cameron • June 3, 2014 -
Bidders emerge as Duke Energy's Midwest fleet hits auction block
The utility's unregulated generation assets are for sale.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2014 -
Regulators approve Westar Energy's prepaid electricity pilot
The utility's customers would be allowed to pay in advance.
By Claire Cameron • June 2, 2014 -
U.S. residential solar hits new heights with 232 MW installed in Q1
Residential solar installations beat commercial for the first time.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2014 -
AEP expects to retire power plants under EPA rule
Coal plant closures are on the horizon for utilities as the EPA proposes its draft regulation on CO2 emissions at existing power plants.
By Claire Cameron • June 1, 2014 -
States roll out electric vehicle plans
In an effort to boost electric and hybrid vehicle numbers, eight states are taking action to promote their use.
By Claire Cameron • June 1, 2014
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