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January 31, 2006
PA wind farms have positive impact
Nymex gas soars on cold weather forecast
WPS interested in Calpine plant
Firm revises plan for Sound gas plant
Natural gas markets remain tight
ConsumerPowerline to manage energy programs in Mass.
January 31, 2006 | Permalink
January 30, 2006
PA approves settlement on Exelon/PSEG merger
Lawmakers to talk about mine safety bill
PA to look at possible PGW consolidation with PECO
Mild winter cooks up Columbia Gas rate cut
New NERC draft application spells out relationship between ERO, regional entities
Pennsylvania to investigate county's electricty market after 70 percent rate increase
Meeting surging need for energy
January 30, 2006 | Permalink
January 27, 2006
Demand response programs face challenges, FERC told
Judge to decide how Calpine ends contracts
Southern Union to sell PG for $580 mln
Auction experience has been positive
Interest revives worldwide in nuclear energy
Wind plays larger role in electric utility thinking
Next generation in power plants
January 27, 2006 | Permalink
January 26, 2006
Wind industry installs 2,431 MW of capacity in 2005
Bush names choice for mine administrator
Scrubbers eyed for Homer City, Hatfield Ferry and Keystone
Ohio seeks $1 billion coal plant
DOE initiative is windfall for fuel cell researches
Q&A: John Dingle, Navigant Consulting
Exelon: Oyster Creek plant not for sale
EEI President: Energy Policy Act will make power industry more resilient
FERC approves Sierra Pacific Resources and Enron settlement
January 26, 2006 | Permalink
January 25, 2006
Bush Administration outlines more funding for hydrogen fuel cells
KEMA: many green contracts won't deliver?
After ten years, it's time to power up electricity auction
Firm partners with local energy companies to perform audits
EnvaPower continues expansion with market intelligence reports for PJM market
FERC transmission investment rulemaking could spark growth in stand-alone companies
Industry leaders form the Texas Electricity Professionals Association
Elida wind farm has smooth sailing
Nuclear gets a boost on energy agenda
January 25, 2006 | Permalink
January 24, 2006
PPL power plants set record for electricity generation
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More families will be eligible for home heating grants
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Progress Energy weighs site for nuke plant
Westinghouse bids reflect revival in demand for nuclear energy
New England prepares for court battle over Weaver's Cove
Exelon offers to test private wells near nuclear plant
Dominion Virginia Power changes slated to trim pollution
January 24, 2006 | Permalink
January 23, 2006
Farmers create electricity
Coal miner's dodgers
Steep gas price dive doubtful despite mild weather
Officials want FutureGen plant
FERC dismisses calls to reject LNG terminal
ICG, UMWA face off over union involvement in Sago mine probe
Judge clears way for electricity auction
FirstEnergy has announced that Bennett L. Gaines was named VP and information officer
January 23, 2006 | Permalink
January 20, 2006
Coal to liquids: the new black gold?
FPL Energy to fund bat conservation projects
IUP helps launch mine safety effort
Alliant Energy to sell Brazil investments
Energy security will be a big issue in 2006
FERC exempts utilities in ISOs with Day 2 markets from mandatory QF purchase requirement
FERC issues rules against market manipulation
NERA to hold bidder information session for FirstEnergy companie' bid process
January 20, 2006 | Permalink
January 19, 2006
Nuclear power critics not jumping the gun
PECO crews restore service to more than 95,000 customers
Energy costs push inflation higher
Oil shale energy experiments set in West
Unusual signals from natural gas markets
The energy policy act of 2005 -- an executive summary
January 19, 2006 | Permalink
January 18, 2006
PA announces more renewable energy grants
FERC moves to implement new energy law
U.S., China must cooperate to secure energy supply
Texas incumbent utility retail scorecard
Exelon donates to Schuylkill River fund
Coal cocked, and ready to burn
January 18, 2006 | Permalink
January 17, 2006
Wind Farm proposed at DeHart Dam
Pennsylvania sees increase in oil, gas drilling
Connecticut issues draft report on separating sales, earnings and ties to conservation
Maryland to explore measure transition to BGE market-based rates
Race on to build new wave of nuclear plants
FERC to hear Fall River appeals Thursday
FERC approves NRG acquiring Texas Genco
ELCON urges NERC to adopt top-down reliability organization
January 17, 2006 | Permalink
January 13, 2006
New U.S. mercury rules are tough; Illinois' rules unrealistic
Appalachian Power files application for IGCC plant in West Virginia
Linn Energy to ignite the 2006 market
Feds order Mirant startup
What's really driving M&A activity
Nexant study sees bright future for chemicals derived from coal
January 13, 2006 | Permalink
January 12, 2006
Governor Rendell announces $8.5 million for energy projects
PECO reminds customers to seek assistance for heating bills
Allegheny Energy seeks approval for new scrubbers
FERC approves Quoddy Bay, LLC's pre-filing request
Pepco, PJM directed to develop comprehensive plan
Project turns on technology to save energy
EEI honors six utilities with emergency assistance awards
January 12, 2006 | Permalink
January 11, 2006
LS Power excited about 'high-quality' DENA fleet
DEP issues record number of oil/gas drilling permits
PECO completes $10.6 million in upgrades to suburban gas facilities
FirstEnergy to file motion for clarification in PUCO order
Duquesne issues RFP to procure supply for large customers
Another local gas firm may go public
FERC orders grid reliability plan for Washington, D.C. area
Coalition urges New England officials to support LICAP
Energy prices fall as mild weather dampens demand
January 11, 2006 | Permalink
January 10, 2006
Coal remains key component of mineral extraction business even around here
Renewable energy touted at PA Farm Show exhibit
Duke Energy plans to sell Moss Landing Power Plant
PPL Corp. names VP and controller
Mahanoy coal-to-diesel questioned
Now all they need is a big breeze (Edison Mission cited)
January 10, 2006 | Permalink
January 9, 2006
Duke Energy said to be near deal on sale of plants
Governor Rendell welcomes first biodiesel production facility
PA company plans wind farm of about 150 MW in New York
Congress, UMWA weigh in during aftermath of Sago tragedy
Governor's plan to slash mercury emissions generates criticism
Debate swirls among environmentalists as wind power grows in popularity
FirstEnergy names Gaines vice president and chief information officer
January 9, 2006 | Permalink
January 6, 2006
International coal group statement regarding miner tragedy
For energy, we still dig coal
Calpine dealt setback on energy contracts
Alliance eyes another longwall mine in Norther Appalachia
Maryland Governor wants PSC to limit potential rate hikes
FERC adopts final rules under new public utility holding company act
Exelon chief extols savings under deal
Suncor Energy reaches oilsands milestone
PPL Corp. official to run Scranton campaign
Gas fracas making Western Europeans think about energy
January 6, 2006 | Permalink
January 5, 2006
Mirant exits bankruptcy, expects to begin trading January 11
Exelon chief says merger to cut costs
Top ten energy stories of 2005
Worries about state's energy supply fuel new coalition
PJM proposes enhancements to demand response initiatives
TMI-incident evacuation plans upheld
MMS to prepare rules on siting offshore wind, renewable energy
FirstEnergy rate plan approved
January 5, 2006 | Permalink
January 4, 2006
Allegheny Power completes sale of Ohio service territory
New Jersey farm is turning ocean breezes into electricity
FERC denies Calif call to act on Calpine contracts
Energy prices ease after gas deal
District of Columbia finds voluntary REC purchase does not satisfy mandatory REC requirement
PG&E boss puts the customer first
January 4, 2006 | Permalink
January 3, 2006
Clinging to hope
Law's end sparks electric company deals
Energy prices expecte to soar again
Edison Mission places wind turbine order
What will FPL/Constellation deal mean for Florida
January 3, 2006 | Permalink
