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March 31, 2006
Proposed power line would cut through Broome, Chenango Counties...possibly Delaware County
Pepper Hamilton announces alliance with D.C. energy consulting firm
ISO New England: business as usual will keep power costs high
FPL's merger with Constellation encounters delay in Maryland
Act 2: Enron's Skilling and Lay to take the stand
Coalition of environmemtalists, energy companies oppose energy fund change
Santee Cooper says blackouts possible without new plants
March 31, 2006 | Permalink
March 30, 2006
UGI offers posts to PG Energy workers
Duke unit increases stake in Peruvian project (PPL cited)
Energy Current: utilities need to focus on local political risks
Company explores Kemptown powerline
Lay, Skilling on edge of conviction as Enron case ends
Electric utilities noticeably absent from EPA's SO2 credit auction
PSU workshop highlights latest in clean energy
RPS snapshot: District of Columbia
March 30, 2006 | Permalink
March 29, 2006
Offshore 101: Despite increasing demand, American's energy future is bright
Burning question of the week: coal outlook cooking or cooling?
Revolutionary mercury reduction technology may be at hand
DOE should resist becoming master transmission planner
Coalition gives economics 101 lesson about tight gas supplies
Companies going green with energy alternatives
Prosecution rests case in Enron trial
Morgan Stanley dominates the buying at EPA's SO2 credit auction
Gamesa wins wind turbine, energy supply order from FirstEnergy
March 29, 2006 | Permalink
March 28, 2006
FirstEnergy to purchase wind farm's electricity
PPL to reduce water discharge temperatures
Coal-based jet fuel poised for next step
Maryland House advances Constellation special counsel bill
Allegheny Power call for new power connection
Prosecutors keep it simple in Enron trial
Duke says may close Cinergy merger shortly
Entergy nuclear to move ahead on power boost
March 28, 2006 | Permalink
March 27, 2006
Connectiv to participate in Delaware's new rulemaking effort
Pepco, Delmarva oppose request to review structure of Maryland power industry
Enron workers confront Lay, Skilling at trial
Constellation unhappy with public image
L.A. green power low on energy
Natural gas prices ready to relink with petroleum?
Countries building, considering plants
March 27, 2006 | Permalink
March 24, 2006
PECO WIND ranked top 10 by Dept. of Energy
Westinghouse scouting Pittsburgh area to expand nuclear operation
PJM defends right to change course on implementing marginal losses
Merger threatened over rate increases
Ex-Enron treasurer backs down on Skilling testimony
High natural gas prices intensify pressures on chemicals industry
FirstEnergy signs power purchase agreements
March 24, 2006 | Permalink
March 23, 2006
Industry joins drilling chorus
Study: maximizing coal use will reduce energy costs
CERA: natural gas prices must stay below $6 to justify new generation
Ex-Enron treasurer: Lay, Skilling misled Wall St.
DOE advisory panel sees vast potential in coal-to-liquids conversion
New nuke plant may be ready by 2015
Poor rail service could cost utilities billions in 2006, senators claim
March 23, 2006 | Permalink
March 22, 2006
FirstEnergy Solutions is rated top retailer by energy aggregators, brokers and consultants
Senate bill would extend wind energy production tax credit three years
Disappointing year for coal in Colorado
Ex-Enron treasurer says chiefs lied
Wholesale prices tumble as energy costs plunge
Progress Energy Florida names new President, CEO
Why America needs to build nuclear plants -- fast
March 22, 2006 | Permalink
March 21, 2006
Con Edison completes sale of telecommunications unit to RCN
Thanks goodness for mild winter
Wind favored unfairly, Kelliher says in dissent from interconnection orders
Alternative energy attracting more investors
Two Texas regions to compete for $1 billion clean energy project
Jurors told Enron tried 'end run'
Three Foundation mines have UMWA contracts set to expire in early 2007
March 21, 2006 | Permalink
March 20, 2006
State in crosshairs as East clamors for more electricity
Windmill sites face limits in Sugarloaf
FERC issues survey on advanced metering, demand response
Coal might yield fuel for military
Appeals court rejects 20 percent trigger for new source review permits for plant upgrades
FERC delays energy market in Soutwest Power Pool
N.J. to review auction process after price of basic service jumps
March 20, 2006 | Permalink
March 17, 2006
Pennsylvania closest state to Maine with low energy costs
Full funding for biofuels sought
Energy Currrent: Fitch reviews uneven path of wholesale markets in the U.S.
FERC acts on four utility rate proposals
PJM named to Companies That Care Honor Roll
Former FERC commissioner see potential for California repeat in Maryland
Climate is electric during $330 million Shippingport update
Energy rush making Wyoming rich
Energy companies choose nuke plant site
Wind variability remains barrier to integration into transmission grid
Conservation, fuel switching will restrain gas demand through 2007
March 17, 2006 | Permalink
March 16, 2006
FirstEnergy signs power purchase agreements for two wind power projects
Texas to offer two sites for power plant
Regulatory commission approves Cinergy's settlement agreement
Enron whistle-blower takes stand
Emissions rules debate far from settled
TVA reports record low emissions
March 16, 2006 | Permalink
March 15, 2006
Tower tests wind power on Mahantango Mountain
Study: new fuel for state?
State raises aid amount to help pay utility bills
Area site not on list for new coal plant
Huge energy reserves found in Afghanistan
EEI tells Senate greenhouse gas trading system would be costly and complex
Burning question of the week: what about transmission?
DOE gets requests for transmission corridor designation in response to inquiry
March 15, 2006 | Permalink
March 14, 2006
PA senator seeks energy help for farmers
Lawyer for Enron's Lay attacks ex-CFO
Cincinnati center to take Duke Energy name
Energy cost advice available at DEP workshops
Five things you should know about the energy bill increase
March 14, 2006 | Permalink
March 13, 2006
State takes lead on alternative energy
Running out of oil? History, technology and abundance
Enron reaches settlement with FERC
Delaware activists seek antitrust investigation into restructuring
Anderson manages Duke Energy's turnaround
Exelon says published report about cobalt-60 wrong
Peabody drops out of BCOA for 2006 labor contract talks
William Hecht shines light on PPL, career
Allegheny Energy, union OK contract
March 13, 2006 | Permalink
March 10, 2006
Specter backing legislation to discourage oil and gas mergers
FirstEnergy sponsors power quality seminars for customers in Ohio, PA, and NJ
PJM acts to establish national interest electric transmission corridors
Fed post for Alliant lobbyist?
PPL to test mercury control technology at Martins Creek plant
GE wins contract to design next generation offshore wind turbine
PJM wholesale electricity markets proved competitive in 2005
March 10, 2006 | Permalink
March 9, 2006
California taking power of sun mainstream
Governor Rendell endorses renewable fuels goal
PECO urges customers to take advantage of LIHEAP before it's too late
PJM wholesale electricity markets remain competitive in 2005
PJM asks DOE to designate two 'national interest' transmission corridors
Nevada's first consumer chief nominated to FERC post
Plan unveiled to grow NE's power capacity
Maryland residential electricity customers to see up to 72 percent rate hike
Energy pact estimated to save N.H. $100 million
Utility CFOs say coal retrofit schedules vary by market
Philip Moeller nominated to FERC
March 9, 2006 | Permalink
March 8, 2006
Wind energy company opening operations at Fairless Hills industrial site
PJM gives boost to mid-Atlantic power lines
Utilities get the urge to merge
Burning question of the week: Is scale a good enough reason to merge?
Ex-Enron CFO takes stand against ex-bosses
Pepco claims PJM refusal to include marginal losses in LMPs costs region millions
March 8, 2006 | Permalink
March 7, 2006
Allegheny Energy union ratifies new five-year contract
Peterson tries new tack in drilling fight
Maryland approves BGE mitigation plan
Utilities, state strike a deal
It's Fastow's turn on the stand
ISO New England files final capacity agreement with FERC
March 7, 2006 | Permalink
March 6, 2006
The sky is falling, and it's filled with mercury
Uranium's outlook positive over next 10 to 20 years
Transmission line a huge investment
Energy firm to sell two utilities
Proposed ethanol plant fuels hope for cash crop
Coal plant operators must manage multitude of risks
Maryland state senators call for end of deregulation
Ex-Enron CFO Fastow set to face former bosses
With backing from U.S. coal industry, group airs pro-coal ads
March 6, 2006 | Permalink
March 3, 2006
Equitable deal among $80 bln in utility mergers
When Bush comes to shove: changing energy matrix
U.S. DOE releases North American energy report
Exelon donates money to protect bald eagles
New York notes benefits, needed improvement to competitive market
Former Enron 'boy wonder' tells court about lies officers told
Mercury bill could hurt Iron Range mines
March 3, 2006 | Permalink
March 2, 2006
Coal remains major contributor in meeting future energy demands in PA
Report backs regulation of coal combustion waste disposal
Our take on utility M&A activity
Columbia Gas Transmission holds open season on Eastern expansion
Another big power line may cross West Virginia
Testimony details Enron scheme
Delaware announces winning bids for Delmarva Power supply
March 2, 2006 | Permalink
March 1, 2006
All five Pa nuclear plants pass inspection
Allegheny Energy to construct power line
PA lawmaker pushes for offshore drilling
Delmarva Power proposes phase-in plan to facilitate rate increase
Jurors told how Enron met targets
March 1, 2006 | Permalink
