Regulation & Policy: Page 339
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Kansas coal a "financial loser"
The D.C. Circuit Court has dismissed an appeal by Sunflower Electric of a ruling requiring environmental review of Sunflower's proposed coal plant in Holcomb, Kansas. The decision lets stand a district court ruling that the U.S. government violated the law by allowing Sunflower to pr...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Mandatory groundwater monitoring demanded for Ameren coal plants
In 1988, Ameren found groundwater contamination at the Meramec coal ash disposal site, according to a report it filed with the DNR. The contamination was associated with one of two ash ponds at which Ameren is now proposing to build a coal ash landfill.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSustainability
Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.
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Citi Sees Brent-WTI Oil Price Spread Narrow ‘For a While’
Citi’s commodity research team just released a densely-packed note that breaks down the US oil transportation system reorganization currently underway and models potential market impacts associated with shifting crude and product flow patterns. Global oil price benchmark crude West Texas...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Wake-up call: big utilities finally pursuing rooftop solar
Many of the country's more "traditional" utilities are shaking off their reluctance and seriously considering getting into the rooftop solar business. Once considered a threat to the conventional utility business model, solar is looking like a more attractive option in an era of ...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Utilities want in on FCC's $4.5B rural broadband dollars
A utility trade group looks to FCC broadband funds to better finance smart grid development.
By Malena Amusa • May 30, 2013 -
PJM capacity prices knock Exelon stock, revenue to new low
With its stock tumbling 7% this week, Exelon braces for a big revenue shock.
By Malena Amusa • May 30, 2013 -
AEP unit plans coal-to-natural gas conversion at power plant
Appalachian Power requested approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission to convert two of three coal-fired units at the 705 MW Clinch River Plant to run on natural gas.
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
PA coal-fired power plant subject to hourly SO2 limits
The Homer City Generating Station, a nearly 2 GW coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania, will now be subject to an hourly limit for sulfur dioxide pollution.
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
West Virginia PSC hearing testimony on power plant deal
The West Virginia Public Service Commission is hearing testimony this week on whether a power plant transaction between two FirstEnergy subsidiaries is in the best interest of customers.
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Total Hit with Nearly $400 million in SEC and DOJ Fines
Total has agreed to pay more than $398 million to settle Securities Exchange Commission and Department of Justice charges for violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Total will pay the SEC $153 million and the DOJ $245.2 million related to charges that the French oil major paid $60 mil...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
New Law Mandates 1.5% Solar Carve-Out For Minnesota IOUs
On May 23, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law a bill requiring the state's investor-owned utilities (IOUs) to procure 1.5% of their electricity from [...]
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
DOI To Streamline Energy And Transmission Projects In Pacific Northwest
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell has signed a declaration of cooperation with Oregon and Washington to expedite the review and permitting of energy generation, [...]
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Illinois smart grid back on track
Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) is back on track since the Illinois General Assembly overrode a veto against its enactment. The legislation, which clarifies language in the original smart grid law, takes effect immediately.
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
FERC chairman submits resignation to President Obama
There is no word yet on who may replace him.
By Davide Savenije • May 29, 2013 -
Deep Dive
What have bill-pay utility scammers been up to lately?
Maybe it's the summer heat—because bill-pay scammers are coming out in throngs.
By Malena Amusa • May 29, 2013 -
Regulators to Energy Traders: HELP (or else)
One of the most frightening scenes from the financial crisis unfolded in the staid environs of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Washington offices, where the regulators charged with monitoring derivatives trade gathered together the heads of commodity trading from recently sham...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Money where your mouth is department: NY funds major transmission upgrades
The New York Power Authority plans to spend $30 million to upgrade its transmission system in central and northern New York. We hope the upgrade initiative will encourage other jurisdictions to do the same.
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Calif. Senator blasts SoCalEdison for alleged criminal misconduct at SONGS
U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer demands a federal probe of the utility and its troubled nuclear plant.
By Malena Amusa • May 29, 2013 -
For appliances, choosing the most cost-effective option depends on several factors
Consumers in the market for new appliances have a wide range of choices that likely vary by cost, options, and efficiency level. If energy cost effectiveness is a factor in the decision, picking the most cost-effective model involves comparing the upfront purchase price and an estimate of the ...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
3 big barriers slowing energy efficiency
A new report details the great opportunity and barriers to energy efficiency investment.
By Malena Amusa • May 29, 2013 -
West Virginia joins states asking high court to hear emissions challenge
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced last week the state is joining two other states in filing an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme court to hear a challenge to federal environmental rules.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Court rules against planned coal-fired power plant
The D.C. Circuit Court dismissed an appeal by Sunflower Electric of a ruling requiring environmental review of a planned coal-fired power plant in Kansas.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Washington receives 14 proposals for outside consultant for greenhouse emission plan
Washington state has received 14 proposals for an outside contractor in a plan that calls for the state to look at greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
How can utilities get consumers to save energy?
Utility Dive spoke with U.S. Alternative Energy Leader Marlene Motyka about Deloitte's study of electricity consumers.
By Davide Savenije • May 28, 2013 -
NOAA Predicts Active 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season
In its 2013 Atlantic hurricane season outlook issued last week, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an active or extremely active season this year.
By Linda Cui • May 28, 2013
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