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NRC Proposes First Post-Fukushima Safety Standards
The proposals are in a memo to the commissioners from Operations chief R.W. Borchardt.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012 -
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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources.
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Duke Energy, Progress Energy File Wholesale Market Mitigation Plan
North Carolina has 30 days to review the plan. Then it goes to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012 -
IDC Energy Insights Reports on U.S., World Utilities
SmartGrid News is providing readers a chance to purchase a range of reports from IDC Energy Insights.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012 -
EIA Projects U.S. Non-Hydro Renewable Generation Increases
The agency sees wind and biomass prioviding a third of the generation growth from 2010 to 2035.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 28, 2012 -
Clean Energy Support Receded in Recession Years
A survey finds that public backing for clean energy efforts fell below 50% in past two years.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 27, 2012 -
Smart Grid Vision Alert: DOE Wants Course Corrections
DOE has released its long-term vision for the U.S. electric system in 2035
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012 -
Negative Prices in Wholesale Electric Markets Show Supply Inflexibility
Wholesale electricity markets sometimes result in prices below zero.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012 -
Electronomics: Will Regulators Force Utilities to Change Their Business Models?
An economist's recommendations in Ontario point to more market-based organization.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 20, 2012 -
EPA Iissues MATS Rule Designed to Cut Emissions
The EPA's rules are the first to set standards for emissions of mercury and air toxics.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012 -
NRECA Says EPA Set Unachievable Emission Limits
Association says mercury and toxic standards "miss the mark" for rural co-ops.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012 -
Advanced Biofuel Industry On The Cusp Of 'Told You So'
BP Biofuels leader Susan Ellerbusch says the industry is at a major inflection point.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012 -
Chu Says Nuclear Is Important for Energy Policy, U.S. Jobs
The secretary of the Department of Energy spoke at Georgia Power's Vogtle nuclear plant.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012 -
Obama Budget Has $650.8 Million for Fossil
DOE reports that the president's budget would allocate that money to the Office of Fossil Energy.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012 -
Do Utilities Need a Security Operations Center ?
Andy Bochman says the answer is "of course," but there are further things to think about.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012 -
Gas Dependency Looming?
The best way to get $6 natural gas is to have everyone plan on $3 gas for power generation.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012 -
FERC asked to settle Indiana transmission dispute
Duke Energy and AEP are asking federal regulators to settle a dispute with Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) surrounding investment and ownership rights of a proposed 240-mile transmission project in Northern Indiana. Acting on behalf of their joint venture, Pioneer Energy, Duke...
By Sean Griffey • Feb. 14, 2012 -
Electricity Transformation Coming – To What?
Electricity's future is about "disruptive technologies," Secretary of Energy Steven Chu said.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012 -
Obama Seeks to Revive 1603 Solar Tax Credit, Eliminate $4B Fossil Subsidies
The budget issued Monday would continue to fund renewable energy and energy efficiency.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012 -
Obama's 2013 Energy Budget
The president's submission to Congress seeks $27.2 billion for the Department of Energy.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 13, 2012 -
U.S. Coal Output Up Some in 2011 Amid Less Use at Home, More Abroad
Gain of 0.4% owes to increased foreign consumption from U.S. mines.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 13, 2012 -
Georgia PSC approves nuclear-plant construction costs
The Public Service Commission voted on what Georgia Power spent in the first half of 2011.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 13, 2012 -
DOE to spend $120M on energy innovation
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is investing up to $20 million in 2012 -- $120 million over five years -- into launching an "energy innovation hub" focused on advanced batteries and energy storage, and accelerating the research and development efforts surrounding these technologies.
By Sean Griffey • Feb. 13, 2012 -
Natural Gas, Renewables to Grow in Power Generation, But Coal to Stay Single Largest
A preview of this year's federal outlook for the industry sees coal shrinking over the next 25 years.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 10, 2012 -
New Ga. Nuclear Plants Under Cost, Deadline Scrutiny
NRC approval will focus all eyes on the Vogtle facility and a proposal for new units in S.C.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 10, 2012
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