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FERC studying electricity market reforms
Chair LaFleur says price signals need to grow generation to supplement renewables’ advances.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 23, 2014 -
Duke Energy to face Florida regulators in build or buy debate
Duke wants to build its own new natural gas plant and Calpine wants to sell it a used one.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSustainability
Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.
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Kansas regulators ask FERC to cut Westar's 'unreasonable' transmission rates
The rare federal filling by state regulators says Westar’s ROE is "unjust and unreasonable."
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Oglethorpe CEO: New natural gas pipelines needed for EPA compliance
Natural gas plants can get to a 70% capacity factor if pipelines deliver.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2014 -
PJM proposes capacity market rule changes to shore up winter reliability
The proposed changes follow a cold winter when as much as 22% of PJM generation was offline at one time.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 21, 2014 -
U.S. transmission networks plagued by range of threats
An extremely complicated siting process is one reason the grid has been slow to evolve, some say.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 21, 2014 -
PG&E CEO: Billions in San Bruno explosion fines will not bankrupt us
Large fines could, however, send the utility into capital markets in search of financing.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Wisconsin utilities propose fundamental changes to how distributed generation is priced
We Energies, Madison Gas & Electric and WPS want monthly charges instead of usage charges.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Missouri utilities say Kansas wind is key to EPA compliance
Empire District Electric Co. and Kansas City Power and Light could use Kansas wind to cut emissions.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Report: Defunded energy efficiency program was saving Indiana money
The Energizing Indiana efficiency program was projected to provide net benefits to the state through 2019.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Investigation reveals Nuclear Regulatory Commission hacked three times
A leaked Inspector General's report found tainted emails.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Illinois coal plants dig in as state looks at EPA compliance
The state must reduce CO2 emissions by 33% by 2030, but coal generators say they've already done their part.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Tucson Electric Power proposes new utility-owned rooftop solar program
The move comes shortly after Arizona Public Service proposed its own rooftop solar project.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Ameren Missouri: EPA compliance will require 1,200 MW of natural gas
An alternate plan would cut emissions by 2035 and save customers $4 billion, according to the utility.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 19, 2014 -
Luminant CEO: EPA emissions rule could have 'drastic' impact on Texas
A 52% cut in Texas coal by 2020 “overestimates” Texas and “oversteps the law.”
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 19, 2014 -
Duke Energy oil spill shuts down Ohio River
An estimated 8,000 gallons of fuel oil were spilled into the river.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 19, 2014 -
What are utilities doing with all their data?
Most data analytics programs are consumer-focused, according to a report.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2014 -
PJM may change capacity market rules in wake of Polar Vortex
Critics say new incentives may be aimed at aiding an ailing coal industry.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2014 -
IPL to convert last Harding Street coal unit to gas
With federal emission and pollution regulations, gas is the “least-cost option.”
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Boulder to spend 'significantly more' as municipalization kicks into high gear
With $30 million in annual profits at stake, Xcel’s resistance could make the plan unaffordable.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Federal appeals court upholds FERC Order 1000
The unanimous decision upholds FERC's authority to require transmission-owning and operating utilities to participate in regional transmission planning.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why some munis and coops are building broadband networks
Chattanooga EPB sees $5 million in savings per year, but broadband doesn't make sense for most.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Billionaire-backed group protests Florida governor's relationship with Duke Energy
A protest took place at the utility's state headquarters as a new commercial aired on TV.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 17, 2014 -
California regulators approve reduced rate increase for PG&E
The increase, which comes as the utility faces a federal charge of obstruction of justice and billions in potential fines, angered ratepayer advocates.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 17, 2014 -
FERC chair says it's premature for agency to step in on EPA emissions rule
LaFleur says EPA’s job is emissions and FERC’s job is to oversee energy delivery.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 17, 2014
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