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September 29, 2006
Cleanup costs could doom PSEG plant
Steam turbine order causes GE Energy to recall some laid off workers
Exelon study finds no leaks at nuclear plants
Allegheny Energy's Evanson says he's not interested in sale
Supercharged risks for electric utilities
Supreme Court: DPL can charge customers for billing system
September 29, 2006 | Permalink
September 28, 2006
PPL signs 26-MW wind power deal in Pennsylvania
Allegheny Power receives high marks for customer satisfaction
Gypsum plant construction to begin soon
Energy Bar Association -- senior executives, policy makers look at today's energy industry
Exelon CEO expects surge of non-regulated power deals
PPL pursues strategy to limit rate increases
September 28, 2006 | Permalink
September 27, 2006
Official: New England should abandon intolerance to new energy projects
Generating good will for power plants
Senate environment committee chairman questions emissions global warming link
Horizon Wind erects first turbines of 400-MW Illinois wind farm
September 27, 2006 | Permalink
September 26, 2006
FirstEnergy elects four vice presidents
Broad group supports transparent redispatch in FERC order 888 reform
FERC makes it easier to change market rates for gas storage
LNG supplies, solutions lacking
ComEd, Ameren say extended rate freeze would threaten viability
Prop 87 fires up California energy debate
Wind energy gathers speed in PA
California emissions law could have chilling effect on new generation, lawyer says
September 26, 2006 | Permalink
September 25, 2006
Westinghouse may bring 2,000 jobs
Reliant Energy announces agreement to create credit-enhanced retail structure
Natural gas supplies may depress prices
Expansion of Alberta oil sands development raises development challenges
FERC OKs expanding Freeport LNG terminal in Texas
Flurry of power plant proposals offers hope
Dynegy could gain many generation projects with LS power deal
September 25, 2006 | Permalink
September 22, 2006
FERC approves electric grid rules
LNG plans are moving while gas contract stalled
FERC issues guidance on settlements in hydroelectric licensing cases
AEP Ohio offers energy calculator to help cut costs
Island in Susquehanna given to state park
New EPA particulate rules draw fire from all sides
PPL seeks relicensing for PA susquehanna reactors
Pennsylvania county planners approve 38-MW wind project
Electric officials talk about the future
Another new coal plant for Florida
September 22, 2006 | Permalink
September 21, 2006
Nuclear energy production verge of renaissance
Competition stretches energy bucks
California hears bleak reports on meeting renewables, efficiency goals
Public Power Pool and Association Power choose Reliant Energy to serve aggregation groups
Mirant ask for court permission to shut Lovett plant
September 21, 2006 | Permalink
September 20, 2006
Reliant Energy and Allconnect form partnership
Wolf mounts opposition to power line plan
Bill to require divulging of ties to LNG builders
Former brewery converted to produce fuel ethanol
Conference focuses on clean energy
Plan offered for electric utilities
Coal market poised for a return to the 'btu game' due to scrubbers
EVA sees short-term sag, long-term high for PRB coal production
September 20, 2006 | Permalink
September 19, 2006
Sheetz introduces corn-based E-85 fuel to Western PA market
DEP OKs scrubber installation plan
Ameren rates up as much as 55 percent, ComEd up 22 percent as Illinois supply auction concludes
Peabody raises bid for Excel Coal
Pepco subsidiary, Maryland's People Counsel oppose short-term SOS contracts
New power cable technology launched
September 19, 2006 | Permalink
September 18, 2006
The fallout in two states after utility deal fails
Dominion's proposed coal-fired plant dealt possible setback
Constellation NewEnergy names W. Scott Miller III as Mid-Atlantic VP for Government Affairs
PSEG plans to fill vacant jobs
Global nuclear revival fuels uranium boom
Dynegy Inc. to buy LS Power Group plants
September 18, 2006 | Permalink
September 15, 2006
PPL dedicates renewable energy park
Exelon scraps plans to acquire PSEG
PA oil and gas industry continues record setting growth
Maryland Court of Appeals rules that PSC members can keep posts
Power plants in Eastern U.S. cut emissions 11 percent in 2005
PA lawmakers explore impact of state-proposed mercury plan
Fleishman is the latest sell-side utility analyst to bid his firm farewell
Congress airs worries about Yucca Mountain spent fuel repository schedule
September 15, 2006 | Permalink
September 14, 2006
Forecast: state coal projections flat
UGI subsidiary plants to operate LNG storage tank as interstate facility
Nuclear energy rules knocked as outdated
Miller elected PPL Chairman and CEO
Constellation Energy uses IT to get employees working together
Westar looks at sales for potential FERC refunds
September 14, 2006 | Permalink
September 13, 2006
DEP mercury emissions reduction rule jeopardizes jobs...with no added benefits
Allegheny Energy's Pennsylvania operations receive safety award
Robinson Power clears final regulatory hurdle on coal power plant
Duke Energy pitches need for coal plants
Plant owners wrestle with cost, logistics of SO2, mercury controls
FPL announces plans to build advanced technology coal generating plant in Glades County
Suzlon Energy signs deal with Edison Mission Group
Plan to store nuclear waste in 25 states
September 13, 2006 | Permalink
September 12, 2006
Reliant Energy kicks off adult classes during Hispanic heritage month
Senate approves three new FERC members
FERC offers public LNG site visit opportunity
FirstEnergy upgrades pollution control system
Energy agency revises downward global oil demand
Progress buys power plant equipment for $60 mln
September 12, 2006 | Permalink
September 11, 2006
Corn ethanol's promise rings hollow
Dominion plans to build high-voltage power line
Allegheny Energy: scrubber installation to cost more than previously estimated
Exelon CFO says no re-pricing talks with PSEG
Application to build 500 MW hydrogen plan could come in 2007
Technology making fossil fuels less polluting and more efficient
September 11, 2006 | Permalink
September 8, 2006
FirstEnergy contributes to Habitat for Humanity
Duke Energy Indiana wants to build clean-coal plant
Bidding enters a second day in Illinois power auction
FPL, Baltimore company eager to complete merger
Enron's a shell of its former self
September 8, 2006 | Permalink
September 7, 2006
Stickler renominated to head U.S. mine safety agency
Exelon hits new capacity record
Advocates laud safety of new nuclear reactors
Kelliher sees enforcement of standards as FERC's next reliability challenge
World Bank sees offgrid energy projects a boon
Peadbody Energy updates production and financial outlook
First Energy: billon dollar generation development plans too risky, too slow
Itron to supply additional AMR gas modules to UGI utilities for increased efficiency
Critics say coal shutdowns likely under Illinois mercury rule
September 7, 2006 | Permalink
September 6, 2006
Nation's power grid needs to be updated
NERC submits cybersecurity grid standards for U.S. FERC approval
West Virginia renews consideration of proposed Liberty Gap wind farm
Progress, Duke Energy two of North America's top utilities for economic development
Entergy: nuclear holds best promise for now
Nuclear agency ends increased oversight
September 6, 2006 | Permalink
September 5, 2006
Soaring natural gas prices spur widespread drilling
Leaner designs fuel race to build next generation of reactors
Duquesne Light Holdings completes purchase of minority interest in coal-fired plants
FERC commissioner recuses himself from NYRI case
FirstEnergy PA Beaver Valley reactor at full power
PPL's Brunner Island will add pollution control equipment and cooling towers
PPL, Pennsylvania regulators to appeal court decision on 2004 rate case
New York lawmakers set aside money to fight transmission line
September 5, 2006 | Permalink
