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February 28, 2006
PPL Chairman William F. Hecht to retire
PPL Chairman to retire; Miller to assume top executive post
Scana files for FERC approval of pipeline merger
Vectren gets cost recovery for emission controls
National grid grows footprint in Northeast with Keyspan acquisition
February 28, 2006 | Permalink
February 27, 2006
DEP's mercury regulation comes with great cost, no benefit
PJM reliability pricing model sparks continuing interest
FERC lets Texas Eastern boost working storage capacity
Buyer could sell area's power plants
February 27, 2006 | Permalink
February 24, 2006
Proposed PA mercury rule contains no trading provision (proposal damages competitive stance, Biden says)
Reliant Energy completes sale of New York City plants
Delaware Treasurer seeks new energy plan in response to rate hike
Constellation Energy has no objection over proposed intervention by AG
La Salle nuclear chief: emergency response appropriate
AEP considers IGCC projects from West Virginia to Oklahoma
Michigan needs more nuke plants
February 24, 2006 | Permalink
February 23, 2006
Regional projects and President's words can be part of new energy policy
CONSOL Energy signs sales agreement for sales to Southeast
Judge gives early nod to to $6.7 bln Enron settlement
Reliant Energy donates one-year's worth of free electricity
NRC: group shouldn't be allowed to amend hearing request
February 23, 2006 | Permalink
February 22, 2006
Wind project developer sells power
Robert B. Heisler Jr. elected to FirstEnergy Board
NIPSCO opposes Midwest ISO, PJM cost allocation for transmission upgrades
FERC issues final rules on QF ownership
Connecticut plan will expose consumers to additional costs
PA to announce mercury plan this week
Edison Mission Group adds Texas Wind Energy Project to its portfolio
February 22, 2006 | Permalink
February 21, 2006
AEP plans SO2 scrubbers on 8751 MW of coal capacity by 2010
Calls for congressional hearings on RTOs
Northeast M&A markets lights up with KeySpan announcement
Bush promotes renewable energy proposals
Mild winter causes shock to gas demand, FERC says
Three former Enron insiders to testify against Lay, Skilling
February 21, 2006 | Permalink
February 17, 2006
State commits money for plant project
Con Edison announces appointment of Kevin Burke as chairman
Longview seeks SO2 credits from scrub of Fort Martin power plant
Signs point to energy sector slowdown
Exelon committed to eliminating releases
Profit tweaking may lose favor after Enron trial
Duke expects more savings from Cinergy deal
February 17, 2006 | Permalink
February 16, 2006
Gas utilities focus on 'revenue' decoupling as interest in retail unbundling wanes
Enron exec pleaded guilty to avoid prison -- defense
Broadwater formally applies to FERC
Oilsands focus of global energy attention
Utilities, regulators seek clear signals on transmission siting, investment
BP and Edison Mission Group plan major hydrogen power project for California
February 16, 2006 | Permalink
February 15, 2006
PA wins national energy award for efforts to put landfill gas to work
PA takes the lead in wind power
Securitization appealing to pay for environmental upgrades, NARUC told
Energy company explores natural gas well's viability
FirstEnergy to kick off annual harvest for hunger campaign
Nuclear moves to the front burner
Offshore wind: gaining momentum or getting blown off
Former Skilling ally takes the stand in Enron trial
Ameren sees higher costs to clean up air
February 15, 2006 | Permalink
February 14, 2006
More customers benefit from PECO assistance programs than ever before
Brownell says FERC to focus on Order 888 reform
Complex factors holding back new power plants
Feds to call second witness in Enron case
Cinergy Corp. CEO James Rogers: nine questions for '09
February 14, 2006 | Permalink
February 13, 2006
Electric bills could rise if plant closes
Edison Mission, BP team up on hydrogen plant
Nuclear moves to the front burner
Joint board examines value of economic dispatch in PJM/Midwest ISO region
Don't repeat the regulatory mistakes of the 1970s
Natural gas sends all energy rates higher
Control room is nuclear plant's nerve center
Enron case centers on question of liquidity
N.J. power supply auction leads to at least 12 percent increase in rates
February 13, 2006 | Permalink
February 10, 2006
CEO touts energy company's future
The state of the state (of energy)
Constellation jumps on nuclear development
Interior Secretary highlights increase in renewable energy permits
Calif. high-tech group eyes clean coal power plant
Calvert to sell U.S. on energy
The world's energy reserves: Where the buffalo roam...
FutureGen site applications due in May
Enron witness to testify for 7th day
February 10, 2006 | Permalink
February 9, 2006
AGA analysis of coal gasification see high costs but obstacles can be overcome
Exelon-PSEG deal likely to close later in the year
Chem-Mod technology shown to dramatically reduce mercury emissions
Bush's fuel plan "not a fantasy"
AGA warns of U.S. gas production constraints over next 15 years
NRC approves Duke Energy acquisition
Energy supply to dominate G8 talks
MHSA, Pennsylvania intensify coal safety inspections
Skilling, Lay on trial in Houston, not utilities
February 9, 2006 | Permalink
February 8, 2006
PUC sees remedy for lackluster retail gas market
Linn Energy announces acquisitions of additional working interests
Reliant Energy promotes Brian Landrum to Executive Vice President, Operations
Texas study finds competition offers "significant" savings to electricity customers
U.S. wholesale natural gas prices plummet 24 percent in February
FERC warns of cost hike from Alaskan gas line delay
Pennsylvania wind farm begins operation
Interstate power line may increase local revenues
PJM cleared to combine overlapping stakeholder committees
How the Chronicle covers Enron trial
February 8, 2006 | Permalink
February 7, 2006
Bush's budget seeks 250 mln for nuclear fuel reprocessing plan
Hopes for alternative energy vary with geography
High rates are burned in for Columbia Gas users
PJM market monitor releases Exelon/PSEG market power analysis
FERC issues proposed rules modifying mandatory purchase obligation
Jurors give hint at stance on Enron
Oil companies, experts discuss alternative energy development
February 7, 2006 | Permalink
February 6, 2006
Department investigates location of local mine pools
Hopes for alternative energy vary with location
Toshiba acquires Westinghouse from BNFL
Nuclear plant construction seems headed for resurgence
FERC hears arguments for and against PJM's reliability pricing model
LNG import terminal development gain momentum in the NE despite political opposition
Wind energy projects gather momentum on land and offshore
Delmarva Power rates to increase 59 percent May 1
February 6, 2006 | Permalink
February 3, 2006
ISO New England outlines capacity market agreement
Windmills spinning on Bear Creek mountain
AEP plans power line: route would run from W.Va. to N.J.
CONSOL works on new entry; conveyor system for Bailey line
PA legislators seek to block Calif. emission standards
Many aging Eastern coal plants could go dark in 2009
FERC Commissioner Nora Mead Brownell to address Platts Northeast Power Forum
Exelon names William A. Von Hoene Jr. General Counsel
February 3, 2006 | Permalink
February 2, 2006
Bush pledges 22 percent more spending on cleaner fuels
New production method uses far less energy than it creates
Renewable energy close, Bush says
Enron jury must tackle complex testimony
FERC adopts rules to prohibit fraud in the energy markets
FERC warns that time is of the essence on Alaska Pipeline
Power deal proposed for region
February 2, 2006 | Permalink
February 1, 2006
AEP proposes major backbone transmission line through PJM
Bush nominee says laws 'adequate' regarding mine safety
NEI says financial community warming to nuclear power
Allegheny Energy wins bid to provide generation in Maryland load solicitation
Babcock & Brown Power Operating Partners acquires G3 Energy
Lawyers tussle over blame in Enron collapse
February 1, 2006 | Permalink
