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December 29, 2006
Elections bring new plans to state houses
Dominion's proposed coal-fired plant in limbo
Annual meeting dates set by PPL Corp.
Infrastructure development, rate disputes dominate FERC's 2006 gas agenda
Ban on coal plants unrealistic
December 29, 2006 | Permalink
December 28, 2006
PA is showing companies why state is right for them
Heating aid is secured for Phila. residents
Review panel declares Ontario energy market working reasonably well
National transmission corridors
As energy prices rise, Houston re-energized
FERC approves WPS, Peoples deal
After rough start, coal transportation improved during 2006
Duke to buy additional ownership in nuke plant
December 28, 2006 | Permalink
December 27, 2006
Energy Policy Act requirements guide FERC actions in 2006
Maryland governor-elect plans changes to utility commission
Power generation plans could be key to reducing electric rates
December 27, 2006 | Permalink
December 22, 2006
FERC OKs Duquesne merger
UMW approves new contract
Allegheny Energy announces litigation settlement
Demand response given prime role in settlement of PJM capacity plan
The odd economics of natural gas
Michigan Electric Transmission gets FERC OK to recover costs
PSEG to take ocver as manager of Salem, Hope Creek
PA regulators rule on ownership of alternative energy credits
December 22, 2006 | Permalink
December 21, 2006
Comments on wind-farm opponents draw fire
Ninth Circuit overrules FERC on energy contracts
Romney OKs plans for two LNG terminals
Energy policy will be a top priority
Wisconsin Energy sells nuke plant
PSEG to retake management of NJ reactors from Exelon
FirstEnergy, PPM Energy form purchase agreement
Local coal-fired plant considered
TXU power plants continue on fast track
December 21, 2006 | Permalink
December 20, 2006
D.C. agency buys power from PA wind farm
Casey reckons as Senate beckons
Big, small firms still opposing Dominion, Equitable merger
NYPA conditionally selects NRG proposal for clean coal power plant
State's spending growth below U.S. average, PA Budget Secretary says
OTC market participants mull expansion of coal trading contracts
FERC told to reconsider California energy contracts
LNG in Fall River may be out of the picture
FERC to hold public conferences on state of competitive markets
PPL donates money for King's College Legacy of Excellence Capital Campaign
December 20, 2006 | Permalink
December 19, 2006
FirstEnergy signs purchase agreement for wind power in PA
Move into NEPA possible for Texas utility company
Bush signs nuclear export measure
Allegheny Energy announces proposed settlement on scrubber project costs
Minority Supplier Development Council names Exelon corporation of the year
Dominion acquires 50 percent interest in W. Va. wind-power facility
Closing front to drilling deprives U.S. of energy options
December 19, 2006 | Permalink
December 18, 2006
Frustrated wind power developers say regulatory process flawed
Overworked power grid sparks rising costs for millions
UMWA settles with CONSOL; voting to include several 'me too' companies
Quoddy Bay files Maine's first application for LNG terminal
States like Texas deserve payday for offshore energy
Allegheny Energy sells Tenn. generator
Transco signs precedent agreements for mid-Atlantic expansion
Governors pondering possible expansion of nuclear power plants
Toshiba's Westinghouse Electric scores $8 bln deal for Chinese nuclear reactors
December 18, 2006 | Permalink
December 15, 2006
Power suppliers argue against calls for study of electricity reregulation
LNG official states his case
Clean energy blowin' in the wind
Canadian oil sands could fill rising U.S. demand for energy
TBA rep: coal-fired plants critical
December 15, 2006 | Permalink
December 14, 2006
Indian firm importing wind turbines for use in Pennsylvania
TXU enters agreement to test emissions reductions technology
Governors tell FERC transmission reforms needed
New plan for power line tracks Interstate 66
Midwest Generation, Illinois consider IGCC options
U.S. petroleum users seek major shift in energy policy
Business group backs coal plants
PUC: consumer complaints drop 14 percent
December 14, 2006 | Permalink
December 13, 2006
Grid limitations increase prices for electricity
Oil little changed on IEA forecast, doubt of OPEC supply cut
FERC's Kelly cites imporance of LNG in avoiding precarious supply situation
Va. preservationists building resistance to proposed power line
New Maryland poll reveals support for LNG
Midwest Generation, Illinois agree on plan to cut mercury emissions
Progress Energy Florida names potential nuclear plant site
Bush Administration views global competition for fossil fuel as top energy security issue
December 13, 2006 | Permalink
December 12, 2006
SOS bidding among topics in testimony in review of Maryland's electric industry
Restructuring debate still rages
Study finds enough electric capacity to "fill-up" plug in vehicles
AMFIRE, AMERIKOHL get coal mining permits in PA
Coal stocks down on warm weather forecast
State forecasts possible power supply woes
December 12, 2006 | Permalink
December 11, 2006
Wind turbines raise concerns about bird, bat kills
NEPA readies for proposed ethanol plants
Broadwater Energy seeks permission to build projects related to LNG plan
Supervisors to vote on power line
Oil sands key target for global energy players
PECO named finalist for Energy Pioneer of the Year award
Clipper sells 32 turbines to Edison Mission
Nuke relicensingp-plan rejected by NRC
December 11, 2006 | Permalink
December 8, 2006
FERC, NRC to meet
U.S. grid needs more work to avoid blackouts - regulator
New study confirms electricity markets savings
PSEG names four division heads
Reliant suggests ways to reduce holiday electricity use
FirstEnergy unit in NJ rate settlement
Maryland utilities seek power supplies for 2007
Broad coalition asks Calif. to renew electricity choice
December 8, 2006 | Permalink
December 15, 2006
Democratic governors promise pragmatic solutions to energy, health care, education
Westinghouse planning western PA facility
Biomass research center pursued
Comment period will follow release of environmental impact statement (LNG)
Platts names PJM 'Energy Transporter of the Year'
Changes in Illinois power auction suggested
Harden infrastructure, state panel tells utilities
December 7, 2006 | Permalink
December 6, 2006
State approves Lower Saucon power plant
Shareholder OK starts Duquesne Light sale process
PECO's new web store can save you money
Western PA lands Westinghouse engineering unit
Scrubbers to bring sharp reductions in sulfur dioxide emissions at Armstrong County plant
House scraps Gulf drilling vote - for now
More than 600 renewable energy projects to receive $800 million from IRS
FERC Chairman defends wholesale power competition
AEP to mark 100 years of operation with ceremonial bell ringing at NYSE
December 6, 2006 | Permalink
December 5, 2006
Groups aim to fight power plant idea
Equitable to freeze delivery rates
FERC action on Midwest ISO cost allocation expected to enhance transmission investment
Exelon to keep S. Boston plant going -- for now
Platts names PECO finalist in 'Energy Pioneer of the Year' Award for Advanced Metering
Carson plan for a clean power plant wins federal tax credits
SO2 credit prices may drop as low as $300
Congress takes up offshore drilling vote
Large energy users urge new FERC members to back competitive markets
December 5, 2006 | Permalink
December 4, 2006
Mines try to dig out from tragedies
PA picks renewable energy monitor
LNG will pay $23.5 mln in port deal
Ameren, Exelon escape Illinois power rate freeze
'Terrorist attacks' repelled at TMI
December 4, 2006 | Permalink
December 1, 2006
Duquesne Light predicts 16 percent rate hike
PUC selects firm to monitor rules on renewable energy
Linn Energy moves HQ from Pittsburgh to Houston
Allegheny Energy announces agreement to sell Gleason Generating facility
Illinois Legislature adjourns without utility rate freeze extension vote
Equitable Resources says unit gets FERC nod for pipeline project
New project announcements in 2006 signal a shift in gas supply fundamentals
West Virginia will not enact mercury controls stronger than federal standards
PPL Electric goes live with first large-scale hourly meter data management system
December 1, 2006 | Permalink
