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May 31, 2006
Electric generation retirements: Environmental rules forcing electric costs higher
IBEW Local 459 ratifies contract agreement with Penelec
Ruling confirms there is no going back
Coal safe from natural gas competition, for now, analyst says
FirstEnergy coal plant selected for key study
Super power line proposed to ease grid congestion
Report: Constellation/FPL merger on hold
May 31, 2006 | Permalink
May 30, 2006
Region takes lead role in wind farms
Does U.S. have enough coal on hand?
National Grid, Key Span file FERC merger application
Senate committee schedules June 8 hearing on FERC nominees
Bush right to seek renewed emphasis on nuclear energy
Consultant sees 2008 as peak year for SO2 scrubbers to fire up
Regulatory hurdles may curb utility M&A
May 30, 2006 | Permalink
May 26, 2006
Bush pitches plan to expand nuclear power
History fuels Exelon CEO's future vision
Allegheny Energy CEO selected for management hall of fame
Senate hearings delve into coal deliveries, electric reliability
Hedge funds to buy Enron's foreign assets for $2.1 bln
PPL, DPL lay out SO2 scurbber schedules
AEP may shut plants on court decision
May 26, 2006 | Permalink
May 25, 2006
Bush touts nuclear energy during PA swing
FirstEnergy names Donald R. Schneider VP of Energy Delivery; Ali Jamshidi VP of Commodity Operations
Reliant Energy honored with land steward award
Coal executives anticipate record production in 2006
U.S. needs both Alaska pipelines, LNG terminals -- FERC
Enough coal on hand to keep U.S. cool?
Three banks to pay Enron investors
Seven nation group to pursue fusion energy research
FirstEnergy plant in Ohio to host carbon sequestration research
May 25, 2006 | Permalink
May 24, 2006
PPL joins FutureGen industrial alliance for burning cleaner coal-fired plants
Allegheny Power scores high in customer satisfaction
FERC denies rehearing, issues final rule for QFs under Energy Policy Act
Exelon plans for spent fuel storage
Nuke energy may help diversify U.S. supply
Electric utilities joust with cable TV over pole access
Limerick chosen for energy speech
May 24, 2006 | Permalink
May 23, 2006
Reality check: regulating mercury emissions in PA
Allegheny Energy's transmission expansion plan takes another step
Lay: Enron didn't follow law on stock purchases
NRC chairman tells Senate 25 new nuclear plants are under consideration
American Electric signs five new supply contracts in Virginia
Progress Energy idles synthetic fuels plant
May 23, 2006 | Permalink
May 22, 2006
PUC expresses concerns with DEP mercury rule, EQB asks for comments
East Coat would like to fill up on ethanol boom too
LNG projects clear FERC staff environment review
Enron jury to resume deliberations
Reliant Energy elects directors at annual meeting
Duke Energy to acquire Rockingham Power Plant from Dynegy
May 22, 2006 | Permalink
May 19, 2006
Senator White to DEP: stop the dishonesty
House refuses to OK oil drilling on coasts
Nuclear energy officials see hope for industry
FERC authorizes PPL Montana to continue making market-based sales
FERC seeks more open power grids
Electricity supplies tight in California, Conn.
More transmission lines will pay off
Utilities don't foresee summer power problems
GE Energy expects two more nuclear projects
May 19, 2006 | Permalink
May 18, 2006
Labor, business groups support 86 percent reduction in mercury from power plants
The value of the competitive market in determining electricity rates
Pro market movement continues strong growth
NERC testifies before U.S. Senate committee on energy and natural resources
State cuts deal on electricity
Lay faces another trial as Enron jury deliberates
FERC official emphasizes need for LNG industry to overcome political hurdles
Clean coal, nuclear top Consumer Energy Council's future fuel choices
Energy current: funding for hydropower, geothermal R&D to evaporate
May 18, 2006 | Permalink
May 17, 2006
Industry ready to fuel nuclear power rebirth, NAM head says
Pepco pitches new power line to cut costs
Constellation Energy, BGE say politics is behind resistance to rate phase-in plan
IAEA: clean energy tops concerns over sustainable development
Two New York hydropower plants receive low impact certification
Peco personnel to use new communications system
PPL utilities tops in national survey of customer satisfaction
May 17, 2006 | Permalink
May 16, 2006
Reliant Energy names Roger Herndon Senior Vice President
Delmarva Power's parent company proposes new 230 mile, north-south power line
PECO enhancing customer service for small and mid-sized businesses
MIdwest regulators focus on resource adequacy
NERC forecasts tighter electricity supplies this summer
EIA: electric utility coal stockpiles rise for second straight month
May 16, 2006 | Permalink
May 15, 2006
Letter to EQB Members Asks for 'Amended' or 'No' Vote on Proposed Mercury Regs
Industry ready to fuel nuclear power rebirth
Expert makes the pitch for coal usage increase
DOE issues rule insuring first two nuclear plants up to $500 million for delays
Feds should make Enron close short and sweet
Exelon giving residents chance to learn about power plant
New York conference highlights different paths to clean coal generation
Nuclear should be part of our energy future
New England officials urged to coordinate with FERC, industry on gas supply
New York PSC chairman addresses capacity investment
May 15, 2006 | Permalink
May 12, 2006
Free wind turbines part of PA push
Reliant to idle Seward coal unit (for about a week)
Allegheny Energy holds annual meeting
Dominion plans 500-MW power plant in Virginia coalfields
FERC member urges long-term power planning
Credit Suisse settles Enron 'MegaClaim'
FERC finds deficiencies in proposed NERC electric reliability standards
PPL begins commercial operations of methane-to-electricity power generation system
May 12, 2006 | Permalink
May 11, 2006
PA pumped over ethanol
Energy officials look towards a greener future
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PPL agrees to sell Griffith power plant in Arizona to LS Power
Exelon's atomic ambitions
Utilities press FERC, Congress to address coal delivery issues
Judge deals blow to Enron accused
FERC member urges long-term power planning
Republicans plan series of votes to gain control of energy issue
May 11, 2006 | Permalink
May 10, 2006
Western Wind Energy wins key FERC decision
Enron case heards towards arguments, jury
Midwest market participants remain split on allocating costs for new transmission
FirstEnergy gets OK to defer some costs
PPL, union reach tentative accord
Southern Co. to buy power plants
Mirant closing two plants
May 10, 2006 | Permalink
May 9, 2006
Governor Rendell announces $10 million for clean energy
Sen. White: coal, not gas, should be used to generate electricity
As Cuba plans offshore wells, some want U.S. to follow suit
Allegheny Energy announces management changes
Constellation Energy participates in donation of of nearly 1,000 acres of land
FirstEnergy names Ronald E. Seeholzer VP of Investor Relations
Pike Energy bills dropping less than anticipated
U.S. transmission industry -- FERC's efforts to create ISOs and RTOs
May 9, 2006 | Permalink
May 8, 2006
Three-state FutureGen energy strategy
Use pilot project to study offshore windmills
U.S. public more friendly towards nuclear power
Permit process finally complete, Verdant set to install first tidal turbines
Testimony in Enron trial winding down
ISOs seek changes in scope of proposed reliability organization
Shattuck decries demonization of Constellation Energy
Edison Mission Group announces tender offer
May 8, 2006 | Permalink
May 5, 2006
FutureGen attracts at least 10 other sites
MERC president emphasizes need to dredge Great Lakes
GE Energy to research wind power in California
Experts debate economic viability of new nuclear power plants
May 5, 2006 | Permalink
May 4, 2006
Reality Check: Regulating Mercury Emissions in PA
PA Lawmakers Hear Concerns with State Mercury Reduction Plans
PA Companies Received $120 Million in Grants for Energy Projects
Iberdrola Blows into U.S. Community Energy Acquisition (Wayne, PA Company Bought)
PECO Multicultural Series Continues at Penn's Landing
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Major Provisions of FirstEnergy's Rate Stabilization Plan
Accounting Expert Says Enron Quarterly Reports Were Accurate
House OKs Energy Price Gouging Legislation
AWEA: Wind Energy Industry on Track to Install 3,000 MW in 2006
Baltimore Goes to Court to Delay BGE Rate Phase-In Plan
U.S. Companies Plan New Generation of Nuclear Power Plants
AEP Files Details on Coal Gasifier Project with W. Virginia Regulators
May 4, 2006 | Permalink
May 3, 2006
Kentucky bids for prototype power plant (PA will help)
Local wind farm builder sold
State panel recommends wind farms
Reliant Energy announces two new pricing plans
Coal delivery disruptions could pose reliability risk, utility group tells FERC
PJM says regional system ready for summer power demands
Former Enron leaders provide an unexpected role reversal in their stints on the stand
May 3, 2006 | Permalink
May 2, 2006
Pennsylvania governor cuts ribbon at Towanda
Foundation Coal to appear at Goldman Sachs alternative energy conference
PJM makes demand response eligible for ancillary service markets
FERC moves three LNG projects closer to final approval
Progress Energy to build biomass power plant
Enron jurors to peek at Lay's lifestyle
Reliant to funnel energy efficiency improvements to low-income neighborhood
May 2, 2006 | Permalink
May 1, 2006
Coal groups call DEP statements misleading
PPL chairman honored
Lay, prosecutor to face off at Enron trial
Exelon may kill deal rather than sell plants
Regulators: Constellation/FPL group merger outcome could color outlook for new deals
Reliant Energy announces commitment to energy efficiency improvements
Southern Co. exec: emissions control planning becoming increasingly difficult
May 1, 2006 | Permalink
