Regulation & Policy: Page 382
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NRC Approves Vogtle, First Nuclear Plant License in 30 Years
In a 4-1 vote, the commission agreed to give Southern Nuclear Operating Co. two more generators.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 2012 -
State Regulator Likes Vogtle Approval
The chairman of the Georgia PSC hailed the NRC's decision to license two new reactors.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 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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A Day in the Life of the Grid With Jon Wellinghoff, FERC Chairman
The FERC chairman unveiled a new presentation about the grid and its important factors.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 2012 -
EPA Pressed For Compliance Timeline Guarantees
Electricity regulators from across the U.S. insisted this week that the Environmental Protection Agency is underestimating the time they'll need to meet EPA's newest air rules.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 9, 2012 -
Renewable Power in California Includes Variable and Non-variable Sources
Generation from other renewable sources is easier to keep constant than weather-driven "fuel."
By Sean Griffey • Feb. 6, 2012 -
Most States Have Renewable Portfolio Standards
The standards drive increases in generation capacity powered by renewable resources.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 3, 2012 -
The Super Bowl ad you won't see, but should
It's about energy consumption and changing our conventional thinking, not Coke or chips.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 3, 2012 -
NH utility fighting forced divestiture
Public Service says that it usually delivers power it generates at below-market prices and customers can choose their source anyway.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 3, 2012 -
Note to Utilities: Best-in-class Consumer Engagement Doesn't Just Happen
Service industries can teach lessons in how to direct the right efforts at the right market segments.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 2, 2012 -
Smart Meters and Big Data: New Information Needs Governance Best Practices
Smart grids generate a wealth of data for which utilities will need to generate information-management best practices.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 2, 2012 -
PG&E Will Offer Analog Meters for Opt-Out
California rules that PG&E can charge customers to avoid having smart meters.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 1, 2012 -
Real-Life Grid Security Bungles (and 5 Steps To Banish Them)
Security veteran Ernie Hayden has scary stories about lax security found during utility site visits.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 1, 2012 -
Federal Leasing Slowdown Costing Jobs, Money
A collapse in oil and gas leasing on federally owned land in six western states is costing the U.S. economy jobs and federal royalties as well as limiting access to domestic energy resources, a recent oil-industry-backed study says.
By Sean Griffey • Feb. 1, 2012 -
VA PPA deemed illegal
Dominion has squashed a 20-year renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) between a local solar company and a Virginia university, citing violations of regulations that give state utilities exclusive power supply rights.
By Sean Griffey • Jan. 31, 2012 -
Davos Climate Project Uncovers Carbon Accounting Flaws
A project to measure the carbon footprint of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, may lead to tougher greenhouse-gas reporting standards for "mega cities" such as London and Rio de Janeiro.
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Nuclear future commission delivers final report to DOE
The Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future released its final report to the U.S. Energy Secretary, detailing comprehensive recommendations for creating a safe, long-term solution for managing and disposing of the nation's spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.
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Obama Takes To Nevada And Colorado To Talk Energy, Expanding Drilling In The Gulf
President Barack Obama to announce the Interior Department's new lease sale to make roughly 38 million acres available for drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Jan. 26, 2012 -
New England Transmission Debated As Generation Additions Continue
New England's policies supporting building increased renewable generation is underpinning pressure to invest in new transmission infrastructure in the region, with advocates for new power lines saying the projects will boost employment and alleviate existing high regional electricity costs.
Jan. 25, 2012 -
EIA releases its 2012 Energy Outlook
Today, the Energy Information Administration issued the 2012 Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2012), which provides updated projections for U.S. energy markets through 2035. The full Annual Energy Outlook will be released in the spring.
Jan. 23, 2012 -
Barclays Closes US Carbon Desk In Latest Cap And Trade Setback
London-based Barclays determined the US carbon market, currently comprised of a handful of states, is too small to justify the expense of a dedicated trading desk in New York
Jan. 20, 2012 -
EPA says that power companies can make mercury deadline
An EPA administrator says that they expect most generators to be able to meet the mercury deadline but that they will work with those that can not.
Jan. 20, 2012 -
Smart grid backlash: Michigan opens smart meter investigation
The Michigan Public Service Commission plans to investigate state utilities that are installing smart meters in response to concerns expressed by customers and some communities about safety and privacy issues.
Jan. 13, 2012 -
Solyndra’s Remaining Employees Hoping for $500K in Bonuses
The corpse of bankrupt Solyndra continues to throw off taxpayer and venture cash to executives. Solyndra looks to pay its remaining staff an additional $500,000 in bonuses, according to reports in The Mercury News and The San Jose Business Journal. The attorneys for Solyndra (that would be Pac...
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Why Warren Buffett is Buying Wind and Vestas is Laying People Off
Denmark-based Vestas, the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturer, will cut 2,335 jobs worldwide as part of a corporate streamlining and is readying an additional 1,600 U.S. wind hardware manufacturing jobs in expectation of Congress failing to extend the wind industry’s vital pr...
Jan. 13, 2012 -
California Energy Commission releases energy efficiency rules
The Califorinia Energy Commission released a new energy efficiency standard designed to reduce energy wasted by battery chargers. The proposed standards claim to save nearly 2,200 GWh each year — or enough energy to power nearly 350,000 homes.
Jan. 13, 2012
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