« May 2006 | Main | July 2006 »
June 30, 2006
House votes to allow more offshore drilling
Reliant Energy names Mathew Benner Senior VP, Retail Marketing and Operations
International push for clean coal effort looks for U.S. home
PECO working with local officials -- ready to respond to flood damage
FERC approves four Enron settlements
Judge denies Maryland regulators' challenge to law that calls for their removal
The Maryland energy debate -- why not consider really giving customers a choice
June 30, 2006 | Permalink
June 29, 2006
Consortium plans biofuels production
FERC finds Snohomish can avoid Enron power fees
Duke Energy to spin off natural gas operations
Bush Administration to offer $170 million for solar energy
June 29, 2006 | Permalink
June 28, 2006
Fortress has eye on flow of power
Utility spokesman criticizes editorial
Ag industry fuels biodiesel business
Construction risks remain for IGCC, but situtation improving, S&P says
Platts seeks nominations for 2006 Global Energy Awards
West Virginia approves Longview coal plant, related line
June 28, 2006 | Permalink
June 27, 2006
Siemens to install solar energy system in PA using grant
After 30 years, U.S. issues permit for building nuclear plant
Enron to pay city $3.28 million over lawsuit
Grid operator backs power line
Embattled PSC sues to block its removal
South Korea puts up $10 million for FutureGen plant
June 27, 2006 | Permalink
June 26, 2006
States offer millions to win power and fame
CONSOL Energy signs new long-term sales agreement with FirstEnergy
Power plants should be hot commodity
PJM OKs construction of $1.3 bln in power transmission
As wind power gains popularity, caution is in order
Maryland legislators override Governor's veto, allow BGE rate increase to start
Advocates urge slow path to low mercury emissions
Coal prices soften as inventory and production figures remain high
June 26, 2006 | Permalink
June 23, 2006
Exelon, PSEG must sell six plants
Hitachi, GE plan to build nuclear plant in U.S.
Senate approves White's mercury regulation bill
PECO to participate in special hearing to mitigate potential future electric price increases
PPL offers strategy for completing transition to competitive electricity markets in PA
Senators lambaste STB for inaction on rail capacity, rate issues
PJM Board to pick transmission upgrades on Friday
Consol Energy to be added to S&P 500
June 23, 2006 | Permalink
June 22, 2006
Rendell: renewable energy a top priority
Power Play
Nuclear reactor plans signal renewed interest
BPZ Energy announces changes in management team
Bodman: U.S. must diversify energy
Rockies Express gauges interest into extending pipeline to Pennsylvania
Ehrlich signals veto of BGE bill
June 22, 2006 | Permalink
June 21, 2006
Labor, Business coalition applauds Senate passage of bill to reduce mercury emissions
Some relief for consumers as natural-gas prices drop
OG&E gets FERC OK for power plant
Global coal consumption to nearly double by 2030
Oil's share of energy demand may fall
BGE plan veto urged at hearing
June 21, 2006 | Permalink
June 20, 2006
PA Ag Secretary highlights commitment to renewable energy
Officials paint troubling picture for construction of new generation
General Assembly actions make power companies back off
New PA state senator will serve on Environmental Resources and Energy Committee
Lawmakers cut deal to allow offshore drilling
Exelon and PSEG provide merger update
AEP, GE executives see technology, innovation driving power industry's future
Report: carbon storage would be vast undertaking
June 20, 2006 | Permalink
June 19, 2006
PPL Susquehanna Unit 1 back in service
Illinois in bidding war for power plant
PPL gift of islands make a big splash with boaters
Revived interest in nuclear power taxing NRC
No rest for Md. voters in 2006
June 19, 2006 | Permalink
June 16, 2006
Ohio's top utility regulator proposes renewable power program
Dominion welcomes FERC certificate for Cove Point LNG expansion
Baltimore utility's rates capped
PPL Susquehanna reactor shuts down
Regulators OK incentives to build power plants
Cal PUC allows cost recovery for green power lines
June 16, 2006 | Permalink
June 15, 2006
Offshore drilling unclear after testimony
Seven states woo clean coal power plant
Senator makes new attempt to kill LNG terminal
John Rowe still sees value in Exelon deal
Activity in compliance REC markets picking up
Emergency officials confident in Exelon's plant safety
Senate OKs energy plan to delay BGE rate rise
June 15, 2006 | Permalink
June 14, 2006
Labor, business coalition applauds Senate action to reduce mercury emissions
PPL names new chief operating officer
Eyeing a presidential bid, Giuliani sets energy plan
Maryland lawmakers propose 15 percent limit to BGE rate increase
Site Controls joins the GridWise Alliance
June 14, 2006 | Permalink
June 13, 2006
Governor Rendell inaugurates wind turbine plant
Mirant drops bid for NRG Energy
Commission of energy experts calls for new approach to siting
Ontario plans new nuclear plants
Groups clash with Duke over bulk-power formula
Constellation/FPL merger should go forward
June 13, 2006 | Permalink
June 12, 2006
Meddling in utility panels criticized
Bush to nominate Marc Spitzer to FERC
FERC seeks greater consistency in ATC calculations
Ontario System Operator resets demand forecast; calls for more capacity and questions coal phase-out
DTE Energy studies buying, or building, nuclear plant
Transparency, consistency key to reform of open access rule, FERC official says
Power plants getting less coal
Ehrlich likely to face tough choice after special session
June 12, 2006 | Permalink
June 9, 2006
Spitzer on list for post at FERC
Dairyland considers rate case, Eastern coal to combat railroads
Kelliher says new commission will likely vote on rule reforming open access
Arizona regulator says meeting renewable standard will be costly
DiPaula pans plans on BGE rate crisis
June 9, 2006 | Permalink
June 8, 2006
PA Senate committee holds final hearing on state mercury plan
Town may try to form alliance of nuclear hosts
Agencies must balance needs of power plants
Correction: Va. Power may seek rate hike
Crafting a BGE bill as session nears
June 8, 2006 | Permalink
June 7, 2006
DEP data shows mercury plant emissions do not cause local 'hotspots'
White: Rendell mercury emission plans will cause electric bills to soar
Hearings set on Met-Ed request
PECO offers safety tips for national safety month
PJM approach drives for reliability, economic efficiency, and generation diversity
Constellation Energy planning to sell six power plants
FERC releases draft report to Congress on competition in electricity markets
June 7, 2006 | Permalink
June 6, 2006
Maryland governor calls for special legislative session on BGE rate plan
Debate over wind power creates rift among environmentalists
Panel Oks Westinghouse sale to Toshiba
Wind sector needs transmission to go head-to-head with fossil fuels
GE Energy sells wind turbines to LADWP
New power plants will help meet state energy needs
GAO to unveil preliminary freight rate findings at Senate hearing
June 6, 2006 | Permalink
June 5, 2006
As wind power gains popularity, caution is in order
Local biodiesel producer promotes use of fuel in government vehicles
Largest-ever wind power conference to be held in Pittsburgh
FERC rejects new power plant project at Cohoes Falls
Mirant reaches agreement with EPA to run Alexandria, Va., plant
NRC approves transfer of Salem County nuclear licenses to Exelon
PPL executive says he'll retire to Montana
Former LANL physicist named to Nuclear Regulatory Commission
New U.S. nuclear reactors face uncertain future
June 5, 2006 | Permalink
June 2, 2006
Exelon Generation completes acquisition of Chicago plant
Nuclear power: the shape of things to come
Constellation responds to Maryland legislators
Kentucky PSC chairman disagrees with order allowing utilities to leave Midwest ISO
NGSA: summer 2006 gas market will be similar to summer 2005
Exelon chief says PSEG deal still makes sense
Duke to join Centerpoint effort on pipeline from Texas to Pennsylvania
Reliant matches CPL in rate drop
June 2, 2006 | Permalink
June 1, 2006
Governors to speak at wind power conference
PJM to implement fixed administrative rates
Survey shows strong support for nuclear energy
FERC to host reliability discussion with utility, railroad officials
Duke Energy seeks electric rate hike
PJM market participants ask FERC to delay implementation of marginal losses
Exelon's PECO unit cuts gas prices for PA customers
June 1, 2006 | Permalink
