Regulation & Policy: Page 372
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EPA grants 90-day stay for San Juan station in N.M.
The EPA and the state came up with separate air-quality plans for PNM's plant.
By Ron Gallagher • July 3, 2012 -
Energy Storage Pioneer: An Exclusive Look into the Fall and Rise of Beacon Power
The political climate generated by the collapse of Solyndra last year had a "profound impact" on the US pioneer in energy storage, the former chief executive said yesterday.In exclusive comments to AOL Energy at the Energy Storage Week Summit in San Jose, California, Bill Capp, the f...
By Lindsey Smith • July 2, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineThe Energy Transition to Renewables
New policy and business actions are giving a significant boost to renewable energy in the U.S., but opposition is growing and grid interconnection, permitting, labor and other challenges remain.
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Co-ops' group tells EPA its carbon regs have legal flaws
The National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association says proposed greenhouse gas rules make invalid assumptions about gas availability and carbon capture.
By Ron Gallagher • July 2, 2012 -
Idaho PUC, solar developer at odds on who owns development credits
A solar developer says federal law gives it development credits and that Idaho is taking them, but the state says that's reading the law wrong.
By Ron Gallagher • June 29, 2012 -
Texas wholesale electricity price cap hike approved
The Texas Public Utility Commission votes to raise the state's wholesale electricity price cap by 50%.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
N.C. says Duke-Progress merger will keep jobs in the state
The industry is shifting, and having the two North Carolina companies form the nation's biggest utility, based in Charlotte, is better than one merging with a company from elsewhere, the state Utilities Commission said.
By Ron Gallagher • June 29, 2012 -
Duke-Progress merger approved in North Carolina
N.C. Utilities Commission clears the way for Duke Energy and Progress Energy to join by July 1, creating the country's largest electric utility.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
3 Duke Energy stories to watch
The Motley Fool breaks down three big stories that are currently unfolding for one of the country's largest electrical utilities.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
EPA beats industry, states in greenhouse gas regulation lawsuit
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, energy industry allies and several state attorneys general lost a challenge to the EPA's power to regulate greenhouse gases and its reasons for doing so.
By Ron Gallagher • June 28, 2012 -
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Nest thermostats, mobile apps and coal
Catch up with this week's most popular news in our five most popular news posts of the week. You might see something you missed.
By Brian Warmoth • June 28, 2012 -
Wholesale Texas electricity rates may rise
A vote by the Texas Public Utility Commission is expected to take place Thursday and could raise prices starting on Aug. 1.
By Brian Warmoth • June 28, 2012 -
New group vows to challenge utility interests in Washington
A collection of non-profit groups says it will mount efforts against what it claims is undue utility-industry influence on American energy policy.
By Ron Gallagher • June 28, 2012 -
NRG Energy turbine trips, ramps back up following record power use
An 831-megawatt turbine at NRG Energy Inc.'s Limestone coal-fired power plant came back online Wednesday in the wake of record-setting Texas energy demand.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
U.S. appeals court says challenge over Vermont nuclear plant was late
The state and the New England Coalition missed opportunities to appeal Entergy Corp.'s Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant license and permits.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
5 places where coal has lost ground to natural gas
Coal-fired power plants across the country are shutting down their facilities because of a slowing demand.
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
FERC final rule, proposed rule aim to better integrate renewables
FERC has a adopted a rule requiring 15-minute power scheduling intervals – or better, if companies want – to avoid excessive charges affecting providers with renewable sources and proposed a change in definitions.
By Ron Gallagher • June 27, 2012 -
States, local governments boost roster of federal Better Buildings Challenge
According to the Obama administration, 36 new government entities have joined its Better Buildings Challenge.
By Ron Gallagher • June 26, 2012 -
Energy use in U.S. expected to fall for next 23 years
A new Energy Information Administration report predicts a decline in energy use extending through 2035, possibly beyond.
By Brian Warmoth • June 26, 2012 -
Hawaii utilities agency approval allows the sale of Lanai Island to CEO Larry Ellison
The agreement to handover three Lanai utilities to Oracle Corp. has paved the way for CEO Larry Ellison’s purchase of 98% of the island.
By Shehryar Nabi • June 26, 2012 -
Wind Sector Considers Life Without the PTC
The US wind power industry has lived and died by production tax credits over the years, and with the prospect of expiration finally looming at the end of this year, industry players are working hard to build a future without it.US installations are set to fall off a cliff in 2013 with Navigant...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
AEO2012 has energy projections and analyses of legislation, regulations, and side cases
The Annual Energy Outlook 2012 includes many cases that provide alternative projections of energy markets under a variety of different assumptions. Detailed model results through 2035 are available in an interactive table browser along with extensive analysis of energy issues, regulations, and...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
American Public Power Association names new officers
Washington, D.C., June 20, 2012 — Phyllis Currie, general manager of Pasadena Water and Power in California, was installed as chair of the American Public Power Association board of directors yesterday at the association's National Conference in Seattle, Wash. Currie joined Pasadena ...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
DTE Energy announces senior leadership changes
Detroit, June 25, 2012 — DTE Energy announced promotions and leadership development moves that include Peter Oleksiak being named senior vice president of finance and James Tompkins being named vice president, effective Sept. 1, 2012. "These leadership changes continue our efforts t...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012 -
Exelon coal plant sales underscore an industry-wide plunge
Asset values drop as bids come in way under what Exelon hoped to bring in for three Maryland operations.
By Brian Warmoth • June 25, 2012 -
BAS leads intelligent, efficient buildings charge
Aggressive energy-efficiency goals are transforming the building industry, according to Pike Research, and building automation systems (BAS) are driving the charge toward intelligent, energy-efficient buildings. More sophisticated systems leverage the conversion of information technology data ...
By Lindsey Smith • June 25, 2012
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