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April 30, 2007
European wind companies growing in U.S.
Kerry bill would ban new coal plants that exceed CO2 limits
Fight planned for LNG decision
New power lines could run through Delaware
PA to find out what happens when electric utility goes private
Gains aren't worth the costs of being tougher than EPA
Australia to end ban on nuke plants
Regulators pick four projects to spark more power
April 30, 2007 | Permalink
April 27, 2007
DeWeese trying to stop power lines
Reliant Energy to enter Delaware market
Casey seeks higher tax on oil firm profits
Regulators declare two power corridors
U.S. proposal could lead to corridor for electricity
NERC welcomes FERC approval of delegation agreements
LNG safety record message isn't getting out
China to patent nuclear power plants
Former EPA head says nuclear power has a fine future
April 27, 2007 | Permalink
April 26, 2007
Bills might cut state reliance on oil
Wind farm at a standstill
Rendell gives senators more time on cabinet votes
FERC adopts transmission cost allocation plan for PJM
The drive to curb carbon in high gear
Wholesale electricity costs down in 2006
Cost of Kyoto is recession: Baird
Smart grid needed to address demand, climate change, utility executives say
Utilities challenge rail system
Grid modernization firms form GridNet NOW Alliance for grid modernization
April 26, 2007 | Permalink
April 25, 2007
Wind turbines become subject of debate
PUC approves Duquesne Light Holdings merger agreement with Macquarie-led consortium
Final word is sought on LNG
House power line hearing today
House Energy Committee drafting cap-and-trade, efficiency bills
FERC approves massive Western gas pipeline project
FERC acts to remove regulatory barriers to renewable energy development in California
Allegheny Energy, American Electric Power to form joint venture to build 765-Kv transmission
NERA praises in FERC order 890, but finds two major deficiences
Salem, Hope Creek receive good ratings
April 25, 2007 | Permalink
April 24, 2007
Constellation Energy executive says his firm is in business to make a profit
Hearing looks at LNG safety
U.S., Virginia courts side with Mirant in power plant cases
Independent panel begins review of Alberta oil sands, energy taxation
ComEd to offer $64 million in rate credits
FERC allows negotiated rates for merchant line upgrade between PJM, New York
CEG may juice up two power plants
State regulators pick four projects to spark more power
Utilities threaten to leave talks over rate relief
April 24, 2007 | Permalink
April 23, 2007
CNX Gas, Massey Energy launching coalbed methane project in region
Officials to testify on LNG project
FERC adopts transmission cost allocation plan for PJM
Allegheny Energy to partner with AEP on power line
Exelon flexes green power
Serveron appoints Roy Kravitz Vice President, Engineering
Japan, U.S. to confirm nuclear power plan
NRC ranks as top workplace
April 23, 2007 | Permalink
April 20, 2007
Allegheny Energy seeks Virginia authorization for new transmission line
AP Enterprise: efforts to tax big oil are panned
Wind industry applauds FERC ruling on Calif. transmission policy
Dominion Virginia asks for 300 MW plant expansion
PPL Susquehanna's VP of Nuclear Operations announces retirement
Spitzer maps 15 percent energy cut
Energy producers capture speedier wind
State needs leadership to keep energy flowing
PSE&G seeks OK for solar heat loans
April 20, 2007 | Permalink
April 19, 2007
AEP finds partner for proposed massive multistate power line
Three more SoCal LNG projects work their way through system
PJM completes first reliability pricing model auction
Lizanich named VP of FirstEnergy Corp's energy delivery operations
TXU buyers moving ahead with deal
AEP withdraws request for higher fees
Power line sought in Western Md.
April 19, 2007 | Permalink
April 18, 2007
Hydroelectric power studies gain approval
Is efficiency the new reliability
PPL to begin upgrades of 69-KV lines in Pennsylvania
Coral Energy to acquire assets Avista Energy
Furyk unveils new format for Exelon Invitational
PPL agrees to sell Latin American operations
Midwest ISO CEO sees greater ability to respond to market dynamics
Reliant Energy lowers price of wind power
Nuclear power plant bill dies -- committee chairs cuts off author
April 18, 2007 | Permalink
April 17, 2007
$70 mln factory to be built in Bucks
Cleaner coal?
Appeals court agrees with FERC on limits to PJM Interconnection restudies
Esperanza holds out hope for LNG
PJM completes for reliable pricing model auction
Concerns grow over funding energy projects
Reliant to cut rates for some customers
USEC reveals license to build and operate American Centrifuge Plant
April 17, 2007 | Permalink
April 16, 2007
Allegheny Energy seeks Pennsylvania authorization for new transmission lines
Ruling puts LNG plan in doubt
PA regulators approve Equitable's acquisition of Dominion Peoples
Electricity-related bill gets final approval
IBM hopes coalition of energy companies can advance grid
Russia starts construction of first floating nuclear power plant
Iowa House rejects renewable energy requirement for coal-powered plants
Oil trades little changed after falling on U.S. supply increase
April 16, 2007 | Permalink
April 13, 2007
Allegheny proposes rate transition plan in Virginia
LNG project on life support after state panel rejection
Exelon nuclear funds enhance local fishery
Alabama Power installing big scrubber
Rating agencies defend U.S. utility ratings
Foundation Coal, miners reach agreement
April 13, 2007 | Permalink
April 12, 2007
Rendell makes alternative energy grants available
Four top PGA players in Exelon at ACE Club
U.S. wind energy grew 20 percent in 2006: industry group
Oil executive predicts future energy crisis
Public weighs in on state's energy plan
Lawmakers debate energy law for major power plants
Energy suppliers excited about future demands
NRC issues final licensing language
April 12, 2007 | Permalink
April 11, 2007
Governor Rendell releases energy funding
Cap and trade may become energy's stock in trade
Fifteen western PA firms, including Westinghouse, headed to China
Hunton Energy signs with Goldman Sachs unit to finance Texas IGCC project
Governor likes LNG despite panel vote
TXU hopes to build nuclear reactors
Russia, U.S. may reach middle ground on nuclear power
April 11, 2007 | Permalink
April 10, 2007
State may require utilities to buy advanced energy
Maryland legislation blocking LNG dies as session ends
Formation of gas cartel will take a long time, Algerian official says
FERC accepts ColumbiaGrid's agreement on transmission planning in Pacific Northwest
Mirant considering possible sale
Maryland lawmakers approve wind power measure
Supreme Court decision reaches beyond tailpipes and power plants
Citing fuel prices, Dominion seeks rate increase
April 10, 2007 | Permalink
April 9, 2007
Rendell future might be in the wind
Nuclear power enters global warming debate
Hearing today on LNG project
Peadbody foresees major coal-fired capacity additions by 2010
Electric competition heats up; FirstEnergy latest to woo customers
Virginia's electric power play
TXU now says it won't shut plants
FPL plans new capacity, including nuclear
April 9, 2007 | Permalink
April 5, 2007
1200 United Mine Workers go on strike
Allegheny Energy seeks W.Va. authorization for new transmission line
Report lauds coal-fired power plant construction
TXU threatens plant shutdowns over penalty
New power plants on the horizon
California bill would lift ban on nuclear plants
April 5, 2007 | Permalink
April 4, 2007
Biofuels are part of energy strategy, but beware of unitended consequences
PECO WIND ranked top ten by DOE
Allegheny Power receives rate plan approval
PJM strategic report emphasizes need for dynamic, responsive technology
FTC releases final agenda for upcoming energy conference
Maryland told standard offer customers would pay more if BGE owned plants
January U.S. ethanol stocks fell amid increases production, imports
AEP bidding for wind purchases in Eastern U.S.
Nuclear power renaissance moving from rhetoric to reality
PECO, Exelon help college program continue
FPL highlights strategy to meet Florida's future electric supply needs
Nuclear power revisited in state
April 4, 2007 | Permalink
April 3, 2007
Foundation reiterates position on UMWA labor negotiations
2007 marks 50 years of commercial nuclear power
State regulators divided on offshore gas plant
Florida lawmaker urges Bush Administration to block gas cartel efforts
Exelon will use remote heat monitors on spent fuel rods
Dynegy completes combination with LS Power
Allegheny Power approved for Maryland Rate Stabilization Plan
Duke Energy loss could cost millions
Gazprom intends to become global energy leader
Senate bill would spur use of electricity, cellulosic ethanol to power cars
April 3, 2007 | Permalink
April 2, 2007
Allegheny announces route of interestate power line
OTC Report: PRB prices plummet on oversupply fears
Allegheny seeks W.Va. approval for power line
Offshore wind farm clears hurdles
Nuclear plant passes milestone in license extension
Illinois proposals would alter retail power market
Rethinking regulations may be a solution worse than the problem
Future of coal likely to remain burning issue
April 2, 2007 | Permalink
