Regulation & Policy: Page 378
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Clean Energy Investments: U.S. Retakes Lead From China – For How Long?
The U.S. pulled ahead of China for the first time since 2009, according to a Pew Charitable Trusts report.
By Ron Gallagher • April 13, 2012 -
Feds Ask for More Information on Duke-Progress Merger Proposal
The utilities have a July 8 deadline to seal the deal and are hoping for fast regulatory actions.
By Ron Gallagher • April 11, 2012 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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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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Plan for Quebec-NYC 1 GW Underwater Line Goes to N.Y. Commission
The proposed line would deliver wind and hydro power to a substation in New York City.
By Ron Gallagher • April 10, 2012 -
Storm-Hardening Puget Sound Energy's Transmission System
Since a 2006 storm took down more than 40% of its lines, PSE has been studying how to manage vegetation so it does not happen that way again.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
Entergy Ninemile Point Unit 6 Moves Forward With Construction
With state approval, Shaw Group has been given the go-ahead to begin building the 550-MW generator.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
Natural Gas Prices Threaten State Renewable Portfolio Standards
The goals for generation from renewables were set when the economic picture was quite different.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
U.S. Opens 'Apps for Energy' Competition
The U.S. Department of Energy’s first-ever Apps for Energy competition is open for submissions.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
NRC Issues Final Report on Columbia Generating Station
Columbia station appears headed for license renewal through 2043.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
NRC Backs More New Nuke Units
Rural co-ops support bringing more nuclear power into the grid.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
A Look at Arizona and the Best Solar Resource in the Nation
Before a May "solar summit, a look at the state with the highest insolation.
By Ron Gallagher • April 6, 2012 -
Energy Access in the Developing World: Biggest Opportunity Ever?
The United Nations faces challenges in trying to get power to poor areas of the globe.
By Ron Gallagher • April 6, 2012 -
Smart Meter Opt-Out: Noise Versus Reality
Some users truly want no part of smart metering, but it appears that many just want more information or want to feel they have a choice, not an order.
By Ron Gallagher • April 5, 2012 -
Consumers Energy Is Taking Applications From Customers Who Want to Sell Solar
The company will purchase a total of 3,000 KW under its Experimental Advanced Renewable Program.
By Ron Gallagher • April 4, 2012 -
Common-sense EPA Rules Not So Simple for Utilities
"In our view, this proposed rule effectively kills coal going forward," APPA CEO Mark Crission said.
By Ron Gallagher • April 4, 2012 -
Miss. PSC Goes Against State Supreme Court, Approves IGCC Project
With Mississippi Power stuck in mid-project, the regulator devised a "temporary" permit after the court tossed out its conventional approval for the Kemper County facility.
By Ron Gallagher • April 4, 2012 -
FERC's Wellinghoff Details His Approach to Power Market Design
John Wellinghoff says the changing market will need ongoing, but shifting, regulation.
By Ron Gallagher • April 3, 2012 -
Diversification Dilemma: Power Industry Debates Portfolio Approach
The utility industry is pulled by competing approaches, one favoring flexibility, the other favoring planning that can underpin long-term infrastructure investment.
By Ron Gallagher • April 2, 2012 -
PJM Implements Changes in Compensation for Demand Response
PJM Interconnection implemented changes April 1 in the way demand response resources are paid
By Ron Gallagher • April 2, 2012 -
Conference Will Look at Power's Future in Texas
Utility executives and others will get together later this month in Texas to discuss power planning.
By Ron Gallagher • April 2, 2012 -
5 Great Lakes States, U.S. Have Pact on Offshore Wind
Five states and several federal agencies have a memorandum of understanding that is supposed to streamline development.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
Energy Star Celebrates 20 Years of Energy Efficiency
The Energy Star label provides a simple way for consumers to identify energy-efficient products.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
New Technology Can Improve Power System Efficiency, Reliability
Phasor measurement units provide a new way to monitor the grid.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
Susquehanna-Roseland Power Line Wins National Park Service Backing
The National Park Service has chosen the sponsoring utilities's planned route from Berwick, Pa., to Roseland, N.J., as the agency's preferred alternative in an environmental impact statement.
By Ron Gallagher • March 29, 2012 -
APPA Says New EPA Regulations Will Kill Coal
The American Public Power Association argues that the proposal contradicts President Obama's announced "all of the above" energy strategy.
By Ron Gallagher • March 29, 2012 -
Illinois Group Fighting 'Subsidy' for Tenaska Energy Plant Proposal
Eight large businesses sent lawmakers a letter saying that $12 billion bill to support the project inTaylorville is a bad deal.
By Ron Gallagher • March 29, 2012
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