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February 28, 2007
Allegheny Energy deploys advanced perimeter security technology
Rules could help protect birds, bats
FERC begins review of competition in wholesale power markets
Global LNG market may double by 2010
ComEd CEO tells Illinois House that rate freeze would jeopardize service
Judge backs plan to ease PPL rate hikes
AEP and MidAmerican joint venture proposes transmission plan for renewable energy zones
More generation still needed in Texas
February 28, 2007 | Permalink
February 27, 2007
Mirant accuses CSXT of trying to stall Morgantow scrubber case
Dominion pledges $250,000 to Maryland articial reef initiative
With electricity rate caps expiring, 'hedging' strategy will cushion the blow
TXU deal raises acquisition bar for utility mergers
US FERC chief endorses new plan for Alaska natgas
Longtime FERC official leaving
Al Gore's mansion described as energy hog
Study touts benefits of Pennsylvania's competitive market
Exelon has time to make competing offer for TXU
Pennsylvania ALJ recommends approval of PPL's revised power procurement plan
February 27, 2007 | Permalink
February 26, 2007
Nova Scotia power plans world's first utility-scale, grid-linked tidal generation
Energy giant agrees to $45 bln buyout
Wind turbines spinning around region
LNG plant at heart of border clash
Offshore LNG terminal near
Federal power play may spur blackouts
Markets: OTC Report: Eastern coal prices rise, PRB market flat in short week
February 26, 2007 | Permalink
February 23, 2007
FERC Chairman predicts slight policy changes after markets review
Governor Rendell says merger of renewable energy firms will generate $50 million in new investments
Businesses more satisfied with their gas utility companies
Reliant Energy announces leadership succession plan
Delmarva power opposes all three proposals for new generation resources
N.J., Delaware clash over final authority of LNG terminal
Izzo ready for top job at PSEG
AGA cites role of expanded gas production in stemming climate change
February 23, 2007 | Permalink
February 22, 2007
FERC changes open-access transmission orders
Non-OPEC nations gain power on energy front
Forum assesses condition, future needs of transmission grid
Allegheny plans ahead for rate hike
Utilities facing difficult decisions on power plant technology
NYPA joins utility industry research initiative for energy efficiency and 'smart electric grid'
Experts debate best way to make coal cleaner
February 22, 2007 | Permalink
February 21, 2007
Carbon cost questions cloud state decisions on new generation
Investors keen on green
China to deliver first LNG ship
CONSOL Energy teams with Headwaters on coal-to-liquids evaluation
PPL partners with Energy Insights to get closer to customers
Energy Current: the promise of plug-ins
Duke Energy to triple power at River Ridge
Utilities and consumer groups lobby for more efficient transformers
Cape Wind submits final impact to Mass. environmental agency
Maryland ranks well in electric markets
February 21, 2007 | Permalink
February 20, 2007
UMWA works on labor deals with Foundation, Drummond and others
Expert doubts state can make renewable fuel
Decision on wind turbines reversed
Clean-coal plant would benefit Delaware
Montco Commissioners looking to help lazy fish migrate river
Hybrid power bill moves forward
Large group expected for tonight's coal plant meeting
New nuke age dawning in South Carolina
February 20, 2007 | Permalink
February 16, 2007
FERC proposes alternative methods to review tidal and wave power projects
FirstEnergy web site features energy calculator
GE unit invests big in wind
DEP announces enhanced inspections of undergound anthracite coal mines
EPRI issues roadmap for CO2 reduction
FERC approves Miss. natural gas storage
Midwest ISO sees savings, proposes new markets
NRG finds partner for construction of New York IGCC plant
AEP sells TCC share of Oklaunion to Brownsville Public Utility Board
February 16, 2007 | Permalink
February 15, 2007
Bush says using corn for biofuels drives up price of hog feed
Former Enron traders get probation for driving up energy prices
U.S. will join E.U. in opposing plans for natural gas cartel
Official touts atomic energy
Energy market coming
USEC uranium enrichment could cost $2.3 bln
New rules could lead to more nuclear energy plants
Nuclear power plant safety is grade A
February 15, 2007 | Permalink
February 14, 2007
Corzine orders big cuts in emissions
Where shopping for a power company is easiest
LNG set for its day in court
A gas OPEC?
Dominion prefers existing corridor route for transmission line
Sunoco to begin building Ohio coke plant with WCI Steel as a customer
British Energy calls for partners to build new wage of nuclear plants
Energy strategies help lower your power bill
PSC loosens regulations for nuclear power
France gets contract to build nuclear plants in Chinese province
February 14, 2007 | Permalink
February 13, 2007
FirstEnergy announces managemenet changes that support succession planning
Areva may get part of Westinghouse's China contracts
Canada uranium companies merge, form rival to Cameco
PUD aims to explore tidal power
Bush: energy proposals will aid economy
Exelon gets boost in rocky week
FERC sets agenda for conference on state of competition in wholesale markets
PUC aims to develop electricity rate rules
AES buys two Mexican coke power plants
February 13, 2007 | Permalink
February 12, 2007
New Jersey approves auction results for basic service, rates up at least ten percent
Natural gas too important to fall prey to NIMBY attitudes
Energy Current: new REC contract allows trading across markets
FPL in fight to ease doubts on coal
Little relief, certainty in sight for wind turbine supply
Virginia needs a new model for regulation
UMWA announces new labor contract with Peadbody Energy
February 12, 2007 | Permalink
February 9,2007
EEI lays out principles for legislation to reduce emissions
Maryland Governor wants feds to stop AES plant
GE announces winners in auction for NYC electric transmission capacity
Exelon CEO donates $2 million for West Side school
Rising supply costs concern wind developers
PUC approves 3.9 percent rate hike for PPL Gas
PG&E leading coalition of U.S. utilities to capture energy efficient opportunities
PA seeks comment on strategy for addressing electric generation rates
NRC chair says politics won't slow nuclear
February 9, 2007 | Permalink
February 8, 2007
FERC tentatively OKs Duquesne payments
PA Senate deems mercury rule approved
O'Malley urges FERC to deny LNG project
Highlights of the WPS, Peoples merger
Allegheny prepares for Maryland power rate hearing
End of deregulation for electric industry unlike any in the country
Bush would give small boost to waste dump funding
Two dissent from FERC order granting Duquesne incentives for transmission upgrades
February 8, 2007 | Permalink
February 7, 2007
Chesapeake maintains east-of-Rockies focus, holds leading shale presence
PA governor unveils energy plan
State seeks boost in nuke plant fee
Crude rises as cold weather increases demand
Coal production out of Pittsburgh--seam longwall mines declines in 2006
Businesses want more offshore oil, natural gas
PECO reports exceptional natural gas and electric demand
New York Congress members step in to hinder NYRI transmission line
House passes energy bills, more in wings
Sierra Club still rigidly "no nukes"
February 7, 2007 | Permalink
February 6, 2007
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative impact on New York generators debated
Rendell to unveil budget plan today
PJM sets new record for winter energy use
Energy strategy in Ohio's future
Federal legislation could stop power line
Coal advocates say technology should trump greenhourse gas rules
PPL plant sets electricity and safety records
Allegheny Power proposes modified rate plan
Bill blocking LNG plant passes
February 6, 2007 | Permalink
February 5, 2007
FERC, NARUC plan joint meeting on competitive procurement
PA Governor unveils energy plan
Coal company researching clean power
DOE again extends emergency order for Mirant plan near Washington
Mid-Atlantic wind power deal signed
FirstEnergy reports reliability improvements
ComEd chief throws flag on CUB leader's column
Study finds Mid-Atlantic wind resource can produce significant electricity
February 5, 2007 | Permalink
February 2, 2007
PPL projects 2008-09 start for scrubbers
Highlights of Rendell's energy plan
Could California ban the bulb?
Allegheny Power modifies Maryland rate plan
Bush to seek $9 billion in loan guarantees for clean energy technologies
$500 mln secured for energy research
Nuclear power: why the holdup?
February 2, 2007 | Permalink
February 1, 2007
Large energy users in PA lobby for continued competition
FirstEnergy reports 2006 reliability improvements
Pipeline for Eastern U.S. cancelled
U.S. LNG picking up speed offshore
EPRI to launch energy-efficiency research initiative
State needs new power facility
White paper sees major cost increases from new coal labor deal
Oxy unit delays site prep on Texas LNG plant
February 1, 2007 | Permalink
