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Nearly 1.3 GW of coal capacity slated for closure in Mississippi, Florida
Stagnant power demand, market expansion and cheap natural gas have spelled the end of two more coal generators.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 27, 2017 -
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Deep DiveAs Perry slams state pipeline decisions, lawyers say DOE has little authority to intervene
The Secretary of Energy has cast energy infrastructure as a national security issue, but his agency has little power over siting decisions.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 27, 2017 -
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Crisis in Puerto Rico deepens as generator fuel supplies run low
Fuel is being delivered by armed guard to hospitals with generators to avoid looting, Reuters reported.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Michigan regulators trim Consumers Energy's proposed nuclear plant buy-out
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved financing for securitization bonds at about $40 million less than Consumers requested, throwing into doubt plans to shut down the Palisades facility next year.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Duke Energy to disclose coal ash data following lawsuit threat
Environmental group Earthjustice announced plans last week to sue the utility in Kentucky over public access to coal ash storage and emergency planning information.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Despite setbacks, DOE continues funding carbon capture research
The agency is providing $36 million to help bring the technology to engineering scale.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 26, 2017 -
More renewables, much less coal in Ameren Missouri's future
Ameren Missouri has filed a 20-year Integrated Resource Plan calling for more renewable power and the closure of the coal-fired Meramec Energy Center by the end of 2022.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Sponsored by National GridHelping the Sun Shine Everywhere
A National Grid project delivers the benefits of solar energy to an underserved Buffalo community.
By Chris Warren • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Perry: DOE still weighing state policy intervention for gas pipelines, grid reliability
The federal agency could intervene in state energy policies when there is a national security interest, particularly in interstate pipeline disputes, Secretary Rick Perry said at a Monday event in Washington, D.C.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 26, 2017 -
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Puerto Rico power grid 'devastated' by Maria, PREPA CEO says
The bankrupt utility may have lost 80% of its T&D infrastructure, its CEO said on Friday.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Sempra-backed study slams San Diego community choice aspirations
While the city believes developing a community choice aggregation program could grow clean energy, a consultant says the cost could reach into the billions.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 25, 2017 -
North Carolina joins climate alliance to meet Paris accord target
North Carolina joins more than a dozen other states committed to the agreement, but there are limits to what can be accomplished without federal efforts as well.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Earthjustice to sue Duke Energy over coal ash data disclosure
The environmental group announced this week it intends to file legal action in Kentucky to compel Duke to disclose critical information to communities near coal ash ponds.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 22, 2017 -
US Attorney subpoenas SCANA for Summer nuclear project documents
Action from the federal attorney in South Carolina comes after an internal audit raised questions about when SCANA and its partner knew of problems at the troubled nuclear project.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 22, 2017 -
High returns on new pipelines spur unnecessary capacity, report argues
Returns on pipelines can be 40% higher than on other utility projects, a new report from Oil Change International notes.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Xcel considers splitting off North Dakota operations
Divergent state renewable energy policies are pushing Xcel to consider separating its North Dakota and Minnesota operations.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Ohio fines Rover Pipeline $2.3M for alleged water, air violations
Energy Transfer Partners is reportedly resisting payment of the fine, saying FERC has jurisdiction over the pipeline.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 22, 2017 -
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Deep DiveReporter's notebook: Utility pilot projects could soothe contentious regulatory proceedings
Utility Dive reporter Herman Trabish says pilot projects can bridge divides between utilities and stakeholders.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 21, 2017 -
In effort to boost resiliency, CAISO starts automated modeling of power plant losses
Separately, the grid operator's board authorized extending a reliability must-run contract with three 55 MW generating units located in the Oakland area through 2018.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Gavin Bade
Deep DiveGas pipeline protesters turn up heat on FERC
Activists disrupted the federal agency's first open meeting since January, saying regulators disregard environmental risks and facilitate land grabs by pipeline companies.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Georgia regulators to decide Vogtle's fate in February
The Public Service Commission approved a series of hearings to review spending on the nuclear facility's construction, with a final decision on completing the project due in February.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Westinghouse CEO: The firm is exiting the construction business
Instead, the bankrupt construction firm will focus on its "traditional businesses," which includes nuclear fuel, engineering, and decontamination and decommissioning.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Class action lawsuit targets FPL, Hurricane Irma recovery
Filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court, the lawsuit claims Florida Power & Light did not harden its system against storms in recent years, despite collecting monthly fees for just that purpose.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Chamber of Commerce: 'Diverse and balanced' power portfolio saves more than $100B annually
A new study finds power prices are 27% less expensive than they would be without significant coal and nuclear contributions.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Michigan regulators make changes to state's choice program
The full impact of a local clearing requirement on the state's electricity choice market is not yet known.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 19, 2017
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