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Gavin Bade
Renewable energy gains market share in EIA 2018 projection, with gas, coal steady
The latest Short Term Energy Outlook sees renewable energy growing to 10% of U.S. electricity generation by 2018 as coal- and gas-fired generation stay at 31% and 32%, respectively.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 13, 2017 -
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REV Connect fills an important market gap via up-to-date information access and the ability for interested parties to take immediate action online.
Dec. 13, 2017 -
Vogtle utility customer wants project canceled as regulators near decision
Georgia Power says 2017 was a year of "progress" for the nuclear expansion. But Jacksonville Electric Authority, which is contracted to purchase some of the plant's output, hopes the development is canceled.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Spectra Energy
Eversource threatens EDF with cease and desist over report on gas capacity constraints
A report by the environmental group says Eversource and Avangrid artificially constrained capacity on the Algonquin natural gas pipeline in recent years, consequently boosting gas prices. Now the utility is calling on the group to halt its "false and defamatory statements."
By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2017 -
EPA to drop key New Source Review enforcement provision
Administrator Scott Pruitt issued a memo last week directing staff to effectively abandon pre-construction permit reviews under NSR.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 12, 2017 -
General Electric Co.
Weak wholesale power markets spur GE Power job cuts
The 12,000 job reductions and prior steps in the division are expected to contribute $1 billion to GE's overall goal to reduce structural costs by $3.5 billion in 2017 and 2018.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 12, 2017 -
FirstEnergy utilities file electric supply purchase plans with Pennsylvania PUC
The companies must procure electric generation supply beginning June 2019 for customers who choose not to shop with alternate suppliers.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan, Industry Dive
Chatterjee: Long-term resilience study 'more important' than interim coal, nuke subsidies
The FERC commissioner appeared to soften his position on short-term payments for at-risk coal and nuclear plants at a Monday morning event in Washington.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Westinghouse report predicted nuclear development problems 6 years ago
New details have come to light in a Post and Courier story focused not just on the V.C. Summer nuclear station in South Carolina, but on other large-scale power failures in recent years.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Ohio nuclear generators to face more competition with new 955-MW gas plant
The $900 million project is expected to come online in 2020, with construction starting this January.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Perry grants FERC 30-day extension on cost recovery proposal
New FERC Chair Kevin McIntyre requested the extension late Thursday due to the high number of comments on the DOE proposal and the recent addition of two new commissioners.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 8, 2017 -
Puget Sound plan to shutter Colstrip coal units approved
Washington regulators approved the utility's rate increase and multi-party settlement to close Units 1 and 2 of the Colstrip power plant by 2022.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2017 -
FERC Chair McIntyre requests 30-day extension for DOE NOPR action
Former Chairman Chatterjee previously indicated FERC was likely to take action by Monday, but McIntyre noted FERC received more than 1,500 comments on the proposal and has added two new regulators in two weeks.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 8, 2017 -
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PG&E proposes clean energy alternative to new fossil fuel plant, transmission
Company President and CEO Geisha Williams says the steps to replace a jet-fueled peaker in Oakland could be "a model for other cities in California and beyond."
By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2017 -
Pruitt: EPA will replace Clean Power Plan with new regulation
The agency had previously only said it would take comment on how to best alter or repeal the Obama-era regulation.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 7, 2017 -
Duke could recover up to $300M in coal ash costs from insurance companies
The utility provided the estimate to the North Carolina Utilities Commission, which is holding hearings into the utility's proposed rate increase.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 7, 2017 -
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Pruitt: Obama administration 'short-shrifted' 2009 carbon endangerment finding
The EPA administrator also dinged the Obama White House for using U.N. climate data in the endangerment finding, saying his agency will conduct a "red team-blue team" review of climate science next year.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 7, 2017 -
EPA to hold 3 additional 'listening sessions' on repeal of Clean Power Plan
A two-day hearing in West Virginia last month, initially the only one scheduled on the agency's plan, spurred multiple calls for additional sessions.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 7, 2017 -
McIntyre to take FERC chairmanship as rumors swirl of NOPR deal
An unconfirmed media report points to a possible deal between Commissioners LaFleur and Powelson to issue a Notice of Inquiry to regional grid operators on grid resilience.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 7, 2017 -
Murkowski: BEAT provision, corporate tax rate 'clear priorities' for conference committee
The chair of the Senate Energy Committee said potential changes to energy tax provisions could become clearer after the Senate on Wednesday names which members it will send to a conference committee with the House.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 6, 2017 -
Georgia Power reaches deal with Toshiba for accelerated Vogtle payments
The parent company of former primary Vogtle contractor Westinghouse has agreed to pay $3.2 billion to project owners before the end of the year. Georgia Power's share is almost $1.5 billion.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2017 -
PSEG CEO: Salem, Hope Creek nukes will close absent subsidies
Critics say the plants aren't unprofitable, just not making the margins they want.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 6, 2017 -
PPL expects sharp decline in coal fleet by 2050
The utility released a climate assessment predicting a decline in carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 will be driven by market forces, not in response to regulations or law.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan, Industry Dive
Chatterjee to activist actor Cromwell: 'Come at me bro!'
The acting FERC chairman's personal Facebook page is open to the public — and contains some gems.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Vogtle completion 'no longer economic,' Georgia PSC staff says
If the finances of the project do not change, regulatory staff argues it should be cancelled like the V.C. Summer nuclear expansion in South Carolina.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 5, 2017
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