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Department of Energy
Utility-scale solar generation grew 100% in 2014
The cost is now grid-competitive and it could be 10% of U.S. power by 2030.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2014 -
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Glatfelter nears permit to replace coal with natural gas
The state of Pennsylvania is set to approve gas turbine retrofits as best available technology
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2014 -
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TrendlineData Centers and the US Grid
A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.
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Deep Dive
New Senate bill aims to solve legal wrangling over FERC Order 745
The White House says it supports FERC's authority to regulate demand response, but wants a resolution in court before looking at legislation.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Is change on the horizon for California utility regulation?
The governor is set to appoint new leadership at the embattled California Public Utilities Commission, but just how much will change remains unclear.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2014 -
EPA delays deadlines on interstate pollution regulations
The agency will push Cross-State Air Pollution Rule requirements back by three years.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2014 -
WAPA, CAISO face penalties related to 2011 blackouts
A 2011 blackout left 5 million people in the region without power for up to 12 hours.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Federal regulators boost oversight of St. Lucie nuclear facility
Closer inspections follow violations linked to plant operators’ failure to ensure that the reactor’s auxiliary building was watertight.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Comments are in on the EPA's Clean Power Plan
Attorneys General, grid operators, advocacy groups, environmentalists, and utilities all have suggestions.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Indiana munis battle with co-ops, IOUs over turf
Municipalization is becoming a statewide struggle as cities find a loophole in the law.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Department of Energy
New England generators want demand response banned from capacity markets
The group represents 26,000 MW of generating capacity throughout the New England region.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 1, 2014 -
68 counties could be in violation of new EPA ozone rules
Critics say the new standards will mean higher energy prices and fewer jobs.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2014 -
Regional approach can make complying with EPA rules 30% cheaper
A PJM study shows a total cost drop from $45 billion to $35 billion if states choose to work together.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 30, 2014 -
Georgia Power nuclear expansion delayed another year
The Vogtle facility could cost the Southern Company subsidiary another $1 billion.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 30, 2014 -
Mich. efficiency programs save $4 for every $1 invested
The state's efficiency programs exceeded expectations last year.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2014 -
Florida regulators slash efficiency targets, end solar rebates
Utilities say pushing efficiency costs more than building new generation.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Midwest renewables take a big step closer to eastern markets
Illinois regulators okay Clean Line project from Iowa to PJM, will soon consider a line from Kansas.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 27, 2014 -
EPA to introduce broad new ozone regulations
The proposed regulation would lower the threshold for ozone pollution to 65-70 parts per billion.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 26, 2014 -
Panel appearance casts doubt on We Energies rate decision
Critics of We Energies rate plan say state regulator Ellen Nowak should have recused herself from the decision.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Obama threatens veto on tax package that includes wind PTC
The President says the compromise tax deal includes too many cuts for large corporations.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Interior to auction largest-ever plot for offshore wind
Four sections south of Martha’s Vineyard with 5 gigawatts of capacity will be offered.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Supreme Court will hear challenge to EPA mercury rules
Coal-heavy utilities and their allies say EPA did not factor in costs soon enough in the regulatory process.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 25, 2014 -
BNSF plans rail expansion as utilities fume over coal delivery delays
Almost a quarter of utilities have less than a 30-day supply of coal on hand.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
NERC: Resources adequate for winter, worries remain on extreme cold
Periods of extreme cold would stress the power grid, however.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
BLM rejects 200 MW solar proposal in California
The BLM has approved 18 solar, wind and geothermal projects on public lands in California since 2010.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Solar and wind beat the price of coal and gas in many markets
Renewables have integration costs and but new analysis from Lazard shows their megawatt hour cost can be lower than fossil fuels.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 24, 2014
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