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May 31, 2007
PPL Electric Utilities 2010 power purchase plan approved
Study: competitive electricity markets continue to develop
FirstEnergy to install emission control technology at R.E. Burger plant
Utilities ready for heavy power demand
ComEd joins in statewide, three-year $500 million rate relief and consumer assistance proposal
NiSource cancels electric unit sale
China to allow foreign investment in nuclear power plants
U.S. coal-fired power plants evaluate $48 billion in environmental compliance projects
May 31, 2007 | Permalink
May 30, 2007
Rosebud CEO envisions bright future for coal
Entergy files compliance plan for FERC system agreement order
Duke Energy buys into wind power
NRC wants more guards at nuke plants
FirstEnergy to offer green option to its Ohio utility customers
PPL sells telco subsidiary
Chances dim for deregulation bill
May 30, 2007 | Permalink
May 29, 2007
Energy back on Peterson's agenda
Nonprofit official highlights climate legislation's impact on low-income households
Energy giants back development of carbon trading system
Entergy power credits begin in June
Legislation urges farmers to grow energy crops
Crisis looms in power industry
Lawmakers push for big subsidies for coal process
May 29, 2007 | Permalink
May 25, 2007
DOE aims for carbon-capture advances in new clean coal funding
LNG company headquarters lease could mean $10 mln over 20 years to Gloucester
COO Zibelman leaving PJM for new position
Entergy power credits begin in June
Bill urges farmers to grow energy crops
New technology opens the way for clean coal power plants
May 25, 2007 | Permalink
May 24, 2007
PPL Chairman: company strong and growing
Maryland regulators reluctantly approve BGE rate hike
Regulating wind farms still up in the air
Westinghouse applauds UK energy announcements
Allegheny announces West Virginia rate case decision
FERC acts on long-term transmission rights in Midwest ISO and PJM territories
Governor pulls plug on LNG terminal
House panel approves energy-water appropriations bill
Views differ on energy plan at NY hearing
Wind energy project moves beyond hot air
Utilities offer $500 million relief plan
May 24, 2007 | Permalink
May 23, 2007
Warmer-than-normal July, August expected to spur above-average gas demand
Climate change works into LNG
U.S. closer to suring OPEC over price-fixing
EIA predicts LNG deliveries will surpass Canadian imports around 2015
Electric utilites pledge readiness for summer
Browns Ferry reactor splitting atoms again after 22-year shutdown
Coal now the fastest growing fuel source
May 23, 2007 | Permalink
May 22, 2007
U.S. to power up global interest in nuclear energy
Clearfield ethanol plant gets construction permit
Lawmakers consider tax on electricity generation companies
Atlas Energy to buy DTE Gas & Oil
Steckman Ridge holds open season for PA storage facility
Coal is the world's fastest growing source of energy
States manuver to lure nuclear power plants
Bear Stearns energy unit cuts biggest deal
DOE unveils conceptual design for coal-to-liquids plant in Illinois Basin
May 22, 2007 | Permalink
May 21, 2007
New push for nuclear power
LNG firm vows to press ahead
DTE Energy to sell Antrim Shale Gas properties
U.S., Algeria to sign nuclear energy deal
FirstEnergy is focused on safety
Con Edison plans major New York power upgrade
Step into UW's former nuclear reactor
May 21, 2007 | Permalink
May 18, 2007
Extended heat could threaten reliability this summer, NERC says
Allegheny Energy chairman outlines growth path at annual stakeholders meeting
Governor's decision on LNG due by Monday
FERC acts on long-term transmission rights in Midwest ISO and PJM territories
FERC predicts higher wholesale prices this summer
Answers sought on Albama plant shutdown
Reliant Energy: Jacobs now CEO
May 18, 2007 | Permalink
May 17, 2007
UGI plans two increases in rates for natural gas
Reliant's Board of Directors elects Mark Jacobs new CEO
Industrial consumers worry about carbon mandates driving up gas prices
Two prominent Chicagoans retire from Exelon board
Large-scale projects need to advance carbon capture and storage, Congress told
Utilities brace for worker shortage
Nuclear power plants may become easier to build
May 17, 2007 | Permalink
May 16, 2007
ConEdison Solutions acquires BGA Inc.
Credit impact of climate change to be set by legislation, technology, cost recovery
Council receptive to LNG offshore plan
Exelon names two directors to Board
FirstEnergy leader says future is bright
Buch formalizes plan to boost alternative fuels, including coal-to-liquids
Duke Energy Carolinas looking to buy power
CO2 reduction starts with a modern grid
NRC gives OK for nuclear reactor restart
May 16, 2007 | Permalink
May 15, 2007
Transmission siting should be federal responsibility, AEP CEO says
PECO applauds PUC's efforts to manage electric market changes for customers
Europe enters U.S. wind market
Algeria to boost LNG exports to U.S.
PJM says regional electric system ready for summer demands
DOE report cites progress, challenges in carbon research
FirstEnergy employees win industry awards
Western companies devise ambitious energy plan
May 15, 2007 | Permalink
May 14, 2007
PJM committee favors 500-KV line between New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Penelec, Gamesa vote near
Grid operator should back two massive power lines, study group says
DOE corridor designation starts lengthy, contentious discussion
LNG could help meet demand, but is it safe?
Company plans test of wave energy
Industrial end users try to cope with high-price, volatile gas market
Significance of Rockies Express to gas markets rivals death of the dinosaurs
Nuke plant sensible for energy hungry Texas
May 14, 2007 | Permalink
May 11, 2007
PPL Electric Utilities 2010 power purchase plan approved
Senator seeks electricity hearings along NYRI route
Rockies, unconventional gas volumes seen replacing lost Canadian imports
LNG, American's natural gas future?
FirstEnergy customers will see a drop in electric costs
Mirant chief predicts power supply crunch
Pennsylvania issues policy statement, rules on future default service
A climate of change rattles rural electric co-ops
Tab for statewide grid lowered
May 11, 2007 | Permalink
May 10, 2007
Feds to hold more public meetings to discuss expanded power lines
PUC member defends electric competition
Edison International provides upbeat outlook on wind
Cost of reopening nuclear reactor shows how difficult it will be to build new facilities
PA warned of price hikes at end of electricity rate freeze
GE Energy signs $1 billion deal with Saudis
May 10, 2007 | Permalink
May 9, 2007
Gamesa looks to build more wind turbines in central PA
Citizens' group opposing wind farms formed in Tioga County
U.S. nuclear revival begins with restart of TVA's oldest reactor
Governor Rendell applauds Senate confirmation of DEP, DCNR secretaries
FirstEnergy's Ohio companies to file for new rates
Murtha pushes federal legislation to stop national interest transmission corridors
Duke Energy seeks to update system
W. Va. county opposes PA to Va. power line
Edison Mission Group completes construction of wind project in Texas panhandle
May 9, 2007 | Permalink
May 8, 2007
Controversy still dogs two Rendell nominees
Ethanol taking root in corn fields
NRC tests plants for accident consequences
Indiana to follow federal mercury emissions guideline
Mass. suing federal energy officials
Duke reveals energy efficiency plan
PECO joins safe electricity coalition
Highly trained NRC inspectors maintain standards, regulations
US nuclear revival begins with restart of TVA's oldest reactor
May 8, 2007 | Permalink
May 7, 2007
DeWeese backs group's powerine corridor opposition
PSEG latest to eye new generation in wake of PJM capacity auction
Company says wind farms safe despite PA mishap
Wind pilot project off N.J. could fly
Allegheny Energy signs agreement for scrubber project at Fort Martin
Vincent P. Duane named general counsel at PJM Interconnection
OTC Report: coal, emissions prices gain ground
NRC rule change tightens scheduling rules for tired guards
May 7, 2007 | Permalink
May 4, 2007
Allegheny Energy finalizes contract for scrubber project at Fort Martin power station
Officials unite on blocking power lines
Columbia Gas Transmission files expansion plan to meet Mid-Atlantic growth
Scientists brew clean energy at Foster's plant
Delmarva Power president says Delaware supply recommendations make no sense
Power plant gets OK from DEP for Peach Bottom Twp. site
NYPA: cheap electric rates to go up
NRC tightens security at university research reactors
May 4, 2007 | Permalink
May 3, 2007
FirstEnergy employees raise the equivalent of 2.2 million meals for hunger centers
Delaware PSC staff recommends hybrid wind, gas-fired supply for Delmarva
Liquid coal defeated by Senate Energy Committee
Lawmakers approve energy tax on Yankee power plant
PA gives Connectiv green light for gas-fired plant
Dominion Virginia Power signs contract for reactor components
CO2 sequestration 15-20 years away, DOE official tells House hearing
May 3, 2007 | Permalink
May 2, 2007
Peabody Board re-elected at annual meeting
PSEG set to gain from expansion
Mundy wants to zap feds power line corridor plan
Department of the Interior defends five-year offshore exploration proposal
Government looks to ocean for energy
Synenco looks at possible sale
U.S. power utilities go back to coal
Consumers Energy wants to build at least one new power plant
U.S. firms plan 34 nuclear plants
May 2, 2007 | Permalink
May 1, 2007
Governor Rendell awaits written opinion from Ethics Commission
Maryland picked for potential reactor
Sparrows Point debate brings together security, electric bills
Governor proposes opening additional 48 million acres to oil, gas exploration
Court won't rule on utilities' appeal
Exelon executive leaving for TV network
Pipeline developers: plans should begin now for more Rockies-export capacity
Need determination hearing for FPL concludes today
Efficiency gains at coal plants, biomass could help reduce CO2 outputs
May 1, 2007 | Permalink
