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October 31, 2005
Pennsylvania amends rule on payment arrangement for overdue bills
Duke,Cinergy merger expected to lead to other consolidations in industry
FERC adopts enforcement policy statement
Davis-Besse outage for planned maintenance work (FirstEnergy)
A look at prop 80 in California
Constellation announces plans to develop nuclear reactor
Voting "no" on coal-fired plant doesn't solve energy problem
October 31, 2005 | Permalink
October 28, 2005
New Jersey maintains threshold usage level for hourly pricing customers
NRC plans November 1 meeting on Oyster Creek license renewal
FirstEnergy Corp's Power Systems Institute presents program at University's Applied Tech. Dept.
PECO awarded funding to test new hybrid truck
Gulf energy repairs may take a year
Constellation Energy seeks combined construction and operating license from NRC
Demand for coal risely rapidly
October 28, 2005 | Permalink
October 27, 2005
FERC considers touchy issues in crafting mandatory reliability rule
Dispute over Illinois auction leaves ComEd in "uncertain" state
Head of Ohio air authority backs state effort to lure FutureGen
Offshore drilling plan has new life
Excelsior Energy alternate plant site hearing draws a few
PPL Susquehanna begins short fall maintenance outage
New England needs implementation of LICAP
West Virginia could become energy powerhouse
President of Exelon Business Services to speak before U. of Chicago business group
Shaw joints Westinghouse in supporting Duke's application for two nuclear plants
October 27, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 26, 2005
DOE: voluntary demand for renewable energy sees dramatic increase
TMI's Unit 1 sets record for continuous days in operation
The ultimate coal resource (Allegheny Energy cited)
National Energy Technology Laboratory in Pittsburgh cited in article about advanced coal plants
Energy will provide the solutions
GOP wants ANWR oil to grease reconciliation
Energy demands force utilities to consider new (old) options
Virginia power to revamp plant with support from community
October 26, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 25, 2005
FERC orders talks to develop LICAP alternative for New England
Massachusetts reviews fule capability as "contigency planning" for winter
PA agencies announce Keystone Principles for Growth and resource conservation
FirstEnergy completes transfer of non-nuclear plants to wholly owned subsidiary
U.S. power companies eye Idaho for new coal-fired plants
More use of oil eyed for power plants
Natural gas prices may shift nuclear energy views
October 25, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 24, 2005
FERC proposes market manipulation enforcement rules
PJM states, stakeholders call on FERC to host hearings on RPM
Compromise sought in New England power plan
Governor Rendell's heating plan reduces one burden, but adds another
FERC Commissioner Brownell tells residents to base opinions on supply on facts
Rising natural gas prices are pinching generators
Proposed changes in California's energy policy should be done through hearings not through the ballot
October 24, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 21, 2005
Maryland official says company must buy power plant for viability
CERA study sees mix of competitive, regulated industry continuing
Energy Current: Chicago Climate Exchange poised for growth
NJ Governor classifies CO2 as air contaminant
FERC's authority to re-start Mirant challenged by state agency
NERC commends FERC's proposed electric reliability organization rule
New England could face power shortage if additional generation not available
FirstEnergy will send help to Florida
Ameren, MidAmerican Energy, and TVA join in demand repsonse effort
October 21, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 20, 2005
Senators urge efficient dispatch of energy to save gas
PA to seek help for poor with heating bills (utility contributions cited)
ISO governors approve final MRTU design issues; FERC filing in late November
Berks County Office of Aging: utilities willing to work with customers
RTOs and ISOs help keep the lights on (PJM cited)
Lawmakers argue over energy crisis (PA lawmakers argue for shift away from burning oil)
House Energy Chairman says Mayor's position runs counter to energy needs of Northeast
October 20, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 19, 2005
PA congressman supports federal energy act
FERC reconsiders order allocating integration costs of new PJM members
Allegheny close to receiving air permit for PRB blend at Hatfield's Ferry
AEP utilities file reply brief in support of Ohio IGCC
Landfill gas-to-energy project in Lancaster County gains customers
Natural gas prices cause major PA manufacturer to announce energy surcharge
Cinergy, Duke deal goes to Kentucky regulators (rate cuts cited)
Regulatory policies encouraged over-reliance on natural gas for generators
ComEd's parent on verge of becoming largest consumer of biodiesel
October 19, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 18, 2005
PPL, Exelon back settlement as best way to end mistaken billing case
FERC to study benefits, problems of competition in electricity markets
LG&E, Kentucky utilities ask permission to withdraw from Midwest ISO
FERC urged to keep new PUHCA rules lean, not adopt SEC practices
Nuclear energy backers see opportunities
Former energy czar calls for easing restrictions on new sources of power
Commercial gas users in for expensive winter (PA)
PJM EIS creates first environmental certificate for electric generation
Allegheny Power lists recommendations for saving on heating bills
The hysteria factor in power generation (TMI mentioned)
October 18, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 17, 2005
Heating alternatives (Allegheny Energy offers advice)
PA utility programs help customers with bills
Surging natural gas costs leading to higher energy rates
Energy bubble may be ready to pop
PPL spokesman explains caps on rates
Commercial gas users in for expensive winter (Pittsburgh Business Times)
PA company's plan for Jersey coast wind farm generates some opposition
October 17, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 14, 2005
No quick fix seen for energy sector
Rendell announces grants to help small businesses boost energy efficiency
Allegheny Power offers tips to save on energy costs
Hurricanes expose vulnerabilities in U.S. natural gas infrastructure
Maryland utilities (including Allegheny Power) issue request for proposals for wholesale supply
FERC: natural gas supply to remain tight
October 14, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 13, 2005
PJM supportive of mandatory reliability standards
Schools get a powerful patron (PPL)
PA plans first mercury rule meeting on October 14
Illinois regulatory staff supports ComEd's rate auction proposal
Xcel makes $2M commitment to Energy Outreach
Higher energy prices have minimal impact on alternative energy consumption and investment
Governors see energy assistance (LIHEAP)
FERC: gas supply remains tight
FERC and CFTC Chairmen sign MOU to keep energy trading data confidential
Nuclear power plant neighbors accept potential for reactor near them by 3 to 1 margin
OSU develops a powerful name in nuclear design
October 13, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 12, 2005
Penn Power files plan to secure electricity at set rates
Electricity competitor decides to leave PA
Allegheny Energy announces bond issuance
Duke Energy offers to cut SC utility rates
FERC oks Discovery natgas waiver due to hurricanes
Exelon announces donation and matching gifts for earthquake relief
Will the U.S. face a natural gas crisis?
FirstEnergy's Saxton nuclear exprimental plant given clean bill of health for decommissioning (PA)
Nuclear reactor technology advances
October 12, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 11, 2005
ACE USA forms energy risk unit (utilities covered)
Environmental movement and the high cost of energy
Hurricane damage to natural gas industry could be lasting
Virginia DEQ director opposes D.C. request to let Mirant plant run
High natural gas prices could put squeeze on utilities
Duke vows to cut utility bills if merger with Cinergy is granted
Bucks County officials look to PECO re natural gas stations
Alliant argues that plant sale will benefit customers
October 11, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 10, 2005
Calpine completes sale of Ontelaunee plant for $225 million
Parole partnership to develop new power plants
Nuclear Reguatory Commission selects BPM platform
FirstEnergy exec to open Enterprise Risk Management Conference
The promise and problems of coal gasification
October 10, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 7, 2005
Nuclear power quietly confident in energy debate
Canadian provinces' efforts to meet Kyoto goals called "all over the map."
Seizing LNG land would put city on shaky ground
PJM appoints communications officer
Emissions-reduction plan may change
Progress Energy considers new nuclear plant in Florida
Beaver Valley reactor gets new lease on life
October 7, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 6, 2005
Please click on the headlines below to read the following stories:
Utilities tout benchmarking and best management practices as key success factors
NJ begins statewide green power purchase plan
U.S. utilities eye oil byproduct to generate power
Exelon/others earn prestigious award for ultrasonic cleaning of nuclear fuel
Energy authorities provide key insights into conservation and management in the utility business
Del power plant may turn to alternate coal
Technology has the potential to turn PA's waste coal into new source of energy
October 6, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 5, 2005
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Alliant Energy moves towards sale of China power plants
ComEd adviser to Illinois: don't be like California
Record high natural gas prices force Reliant to ask for increase in fuel portion of bills
Power companies to try to block Entergy buy
Predictive maintenance helps prevent power failures
Exelon "very good" to town, which lengthened water pact
NRC signs off on Maine Yankee's decommissioning
October 5, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 4, 2005
Reliant Energy to sell three NYC power plants
Utilities focus energy on fish
Edward R. Muller appointed as Mirant's Chairman and CEO
FERC names regional boards to consider economic dispatch
Deal expands NRG's energy reach
Risk for Illinois utilities increases; possible inability to recover costs
AEP seeks permission to retire Conesville Units 1 and 2
PPL says broadband over power lines unprofitable
Two utilities buy stake in coal plants
Boiler modifications cut emissions
October 4, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 3, 2005
NRG Energy to acquire Texas Genco for $5.8 bln plus debt
FERC official outlines LNG approval process
NYSEG to file for rate decrease
Nuclear power offers a clean alternative
DEQ turns down request to limit mercury
Women on the move (Reliant Energy)
Allegheny Energy completes sale of natural gas operations
Most global mercury emissions natural in origin
October 3, 2005 | Permalink | Comments (0)
