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November 30, 2006
Maryland to look into rate stabilization,transition plan for Allegheny Power
Proposed gas terminal vows salmon protections
New study confirms electricty markets savings
Power plant could ease energy strain
Supreme Court hears arguments on regulation of greenhouse gases
Groups team up to clean mine site
Duke may offer green power incentive rate in pilot program
November 30, 2006 | Permalink
November 29, 2006
Committee review could delay mercury regulations
TVA plans to buy gas-fired power plant
PECO natural gas reduction takes effect December 1
California regulator cautions Illinois against extending rate freeze
NYPA picks FPL, Hudson Transmission for NYC power
FERC announces time extension to file comments on NOPR
Court rejects effort to block LNG terminal
Energy groups rebut APPA criticism of restructuring studies
The perils of freezing electric rates to placate customers
Supreme Court to take up global warming
Ohio siting board staff endorses AEP proposal for IGCC plant
November 29, 2006 | Permalink
November 28, 2006
Major companies increase commercial prospects for IGCC development
PPL goes live with first large scale hourly meter data management system
Coal companies prepare for mild winter
Power providers reconsidering Illinois in the face of rate freeze extension talks
N.E. lawmakers expect boost in LNG fight
Environmentalists fail in first attempt to derail PA waste coal plant
Storage of spent nuclear rods at Limerick could become permanent
November 28, 2006 | Permalink
November 27, 2006
As green energy grows, so do the jobs
Allegheny Power planning new transmission line
Pike Electric renews Duke Energy contract
PJM-Sponsored report shows benefits, savings of coordinated markets
Decision time nears in LNG facility face-off
PSEG can grow despite collapse of Exelon deal, execs say
FERC accepts changes to PJM regional transmission expansion planning
November 27, 2006 | Permalink
November 22, 2006
Officials: ethanol proposal beneficial
Conergy AG to locate in Philadelphia
Senate to allow tougher mercury rule, for now
Utilities exploring technologies to control power transfers between networks
TransCanada,Shell a step closer to LNG go-ahead
Exelon workers vote against unionizing
PSEG says no longer considering a company breakup
ComEd CEO dismisses call for five-month extension of rate freeze
In hunt for energy, the sun is a model
November 22, 2006 | Permalink
November 21, 2006
Reliant Energy delivers $2 million in social service agency CARE
Gov. Rendell signs tax abatement bill (Westinghouse)
Ethanol plant meets with skepticism
Energy probe call expectation of wind power's role in Ontario "unrealistic"
National Fuel unit settles with FERC
EnerNOC is first participant in PJM's synchronized reserves market
Industry safe, LNG panel hears
House Democrats scrap special session on energy
Help wanted: utilities hit by retiree losses
November 21, 2006 | Permalink
November 20, 2006
Electric deregulation has been a bargain for consumers
FERC: gas terminal won't impact Sound
Congressional shake-up likely to be mixed bag for coal industry
Govenors from 17 states oppose proposed interim nuke waste storage plan
Dozens testify on coal-fired plants
Peabody adds production through new, existing mines
Elections could have consequences for domestic oil and gas production
FERC says LSEs in organized markets must have long-term transmission rights
November 20, 2006 | Permalink
November 17, 2006
Electric generators disappoointed in IRRC action on mercury reduction plan
PA moves forward with state specific mercury plan
Bill would help Westinghouse expand locally
PSC begins power regulation hearings
Even at $3 bln, Duke says plant is economical
FERC approves rule for siting transmission in national interest corridors
U.S. largest nuclear plant may be under special watch
November 17, 2006 | Permalink
November 16, 2006
Panel: LNG terminal should comply with stricter air quality rules
ComEd's rates may freeze again
PSC hearings tackle policy on power
New technology ready for coal-burning plant
PPL seeks nuke plant license renewal
Re-Thinking Mergers
November 16, 2006 | Permalink
November 15, 2006
Proposed state mercury rules based on inaccuracies
Shaw completes last leg of Westinghouse deal
PECO sees natural gas rate decrease
Nuclear power concerns cloud U.S. emissions benefits
Global oil output won't peak for 25 years, Yergin's Group says
DOE to set new appliance efficiency standards
Jolting thought: U.S. short of electricity
Port Authority returns Gulf LNG Energy good faith deposit
November 15, 2006 | Permalink
November 14, 2006
GE and Hitachi form nuclear alliance
Exelon N.J. Oyster Creek reactor ramps up to 30 pct
AGA runs ads urging Congress to pass OCS legislation
Solar energy giant plans state office
U.S. coal stocks decline by 4 million tons in August
Pol vows to ban LNG tankers in harbor
Exelon keeps pledge to build town's new sewer system
At NARUC meeting, FERC and states launch dialogue on demand response
November 14, 2006 | Permalink
November 13, 2006
Greenpeace co-founder warms to nuclear energy
Ethanol production plant in Westmoreland moves ahead
PA lawmaker proposes forced takeover of PGW
Romney may swing debate on LNG sites
The Democrats' energy game plan
Exelon gives $100,000 to fire company
Production discipline giving lift to far-term coal prices
AEP about to reach century mark
November 13, 2006 | Permalink
November 10, 2006
DOE to issue preliminary report with draft designation of transmission corridors
Regulatory delays drag on utility merger
Prop. 87 may still spur energy research
AGA vows to defend legislative gains in wake of Democratic takeover
AEP says units seek rise in transmission, distribution rates
PSC orders changes in power buys
Pennsylvania says management audits help utilities with one-time, ongoing savings
November 10, 2006 | Permalink
November 9, 2006
Evans seeks PA power to let PGW be merger target
U.S. urged to delay action on LNG ports
An acceleration towards alternative fuels?
GE Energy scouting for nuclear deals
Calif. panel advances three proposed power plants
Public hearing hears arguments from both sides of Clinton nuclear power expansion
Environmentalists downplay loss on clean energy
November 9, 2006 | Permalink
November 8, 2006
Poll affirms statewide support for electricity competition in Pennsylvania
Decision near on power rate hike
Texas may go nuclear, and environmentalists are scratching their heads
EIA predicts winter spot gas prices will stay below $9
Recommended decision in Met-Ed/Penelec transition rate case available
November 8, 2006 | Permalink
November 7, 2006
Somerset County neighbors clashing over wind turbines
DOE to provide $450 million for CO2 sequestration research
BHP faces delay in bid for US LNG terminal
TXU finds strong investor interest in Texas plants, plans PJM entry
Five electric utilities prepare fuel cost estimates for regulators
Power industry looks toward bright future for workforce
Edison International, UniSource Energy win EEI awards
Edwardsport IGCC to use up to two million tons per year of local coal
November 7, 2006 | Permalink
November 6, 2006
PA law judges recommend rejection of Met-Ed, Penelec rate plans
FERC staff OKs pipeline to move Rocky Mountain gas
Reliant Energy executive joins partnership
Understanding Macquarie will lead to comfort with acquisition, Duquesne says
Power blackouts spark fears over EU energy supply
Virginia power moves forward with plans for a third reactor
November 6, 2006 | Permalink
November 3, 2006
Three Mile Island plant shutdown poses no threat
Economists unsure how low energy prices will go
PA Governor says state expands LIHEAP Eligibility
Continued underinvestment in grid leads to greater congestion costs
FERC chair defends Maine decision; more investment needed
New FERC commissioners outline their policy priorities
IEA calls for more nuclear plants
November 3, 2006 | Permalink
November 2, 2006
Justices hear power plant case
Virginia finds Dominion's proposed coal-fired plant in the public interest
FERC OKs incentives to expand New England power grid
Public input sought on Exelon reactor plan
Drunk man tried to get gas at nuke plant
Reliant named corporation of the year
FirstEnergy to address Edison Electric Institute financial conference
Electric utilities face staff shortage
NU completes $1.34 bln sale of 15 power plants
November 2, 2006 | Permalink
November 1, 2006
Study takes air out of wind power's sails
Analysis finds restructuring a boon for New England consumers
Gas price concerns drive capacity additions
USEC gets $200 mln supply contract from PPL
E. on U.S. joins FutureGen alliance
Maryland OKs wind power project, for now
Groups defend Clinton-era air program
November 1, 2006 | Permalink
