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November 30, 2007
Federal RPS would create chaos for states
Dominion seeks proposals for renewable energy projects
Oregon governor says he's open to LNG plants
Energy bill talks turn to refiners, fuels
NRC: Vermont Yankee nuclear relicensing review to take longer
November 30, 2007 | Permalink
November 29, 2007
Supreme Court focuses on wharf use in N.J., Delaware dispute
Dominion seeks OK for nuke expansion
FirstEnergy Senior VP addresses Ohio House
PSC wrapping up public power line hearings
PA Senate to consider alternative, renewable energy bills
El Paso Corp. buys into LNG terminal project
Reliant completes successful test of new demand response system
Deal for Iowa coal plant signed
Texas regulators OK transmission line
November 29, 2007 | Permalink
November 28, 2007
Lignol establishes U.S. operations in PA
ALJ recommends rejection of Integry's utilities decoupling proposal
W.Va. group urges more power lines
Energy experts: state needs more power
W.Va. governor wants fairness in transmission line siting process
Penn State leads DOE consortium on hydrogen energy research
US FERC's Kelly touts Commission authority
High Court to hear LNG dispute
Costs make nuclear power unlikely
November 28, 2007 | Permalink
November 27, 2007
Rio Tinto's coal mines considered by two major mining companies
Allegheny Energy unit wants wind program
PPL partners with landfill to generate renewable energy
Supreme Court set for arguments in New Jersey-Delaware dispute over LNG terminal
Economist supports electric competition
Suit on LNG terminal should be heard in Balto. County, Judge rules
House Committee on Homeland Security urges FERC Chairman to investigate grid security
November 27, 2007 | Permalink
November 26, 2007
MarketWeek: U.S. power industry exiting a new generation capital expenditure boom
Lawmakers split on how much to spend developing alternate energy
Court to hear LNG dispute today
Energy Current: Geothermal survey says improved technology needed
More cheers than protests in area that could get fourth nuclear reactor
Unlike other states, Indiana goes for IGCC and approves permit for Duke proposal
November 26, 2007 | Permalink
November 21, 2007
Allegheny to offer wind energy
FutureGen widely supported but final OK to come from science
NRC approves early site permit for Dominion's North Anna plant
FERC acts to lower power costs
Energy, metals surge as dollar tumbles
Reliant to host compact with Texas art contest
PECO dropping gas rates four percent
AEP has concerns with state's energy proposal
November 21, 2007 | Permalink
November 20, 2007
Ohio joins Illinois FutureGen coalition
US Energy Secretary not worried about OPEC dollar debate
Exelon appeals power plant assessment
Breaking ground...in utilities
Customers increasingly use web to do business with utilities
Unistar applies to Maryland for third nuclear power plant
November 20, 2007 | Permalink
November 19, 2007
Hydrogen, the wave of the future but how far down the road?
Mirant writes down Lovett plant value, battles to keep Virginia coal plan going
FERC accepts continued grandfathering of transmission contracts in Midwest ISO
US utilities scepitcal over nuclear energy revival
EPA, DOE collaborate on national energy efficiency action plan for 2025
New electric supplier enters the market
Developers of power plants file appeal
Senate isn't exactly out of town
November 19, 2007 | Permalink
November 16, 2007
PA firm to trade manpower with PowerGrid
FERC OKs utilities rate incentives
PJM and NYISO announce FERC approval of joint operarting agreement
FERC earns high marks at hearing
Provisions in the MGA energy agreement
Energy efficiency filing would propel ComEd to national leadership position
Power costs to dramatically increase under Liberman-Warner legislation
US company set to power waste plants in China
November 16, 2007 | Permalink
November 15, 2007
CONSOL is best fit Rio Tinto's U.S. assets, says Friedman Billings Ramsey
FirstEnergy President and CEO Anthony Alexander addresses Ohio House on energy proposal
PPL says extended rate caps, back by Governor, could lead to bankruptcy
Energy coalition recommends improvements to FERC's enforcement program
Emphasis on energies of the future threatens the supplies of today
Plans for Orlando clean coal plant discontinued
Business group focuses on cutting energy costs
Plans dropped for oil-fueled power plant
Westinghouse, Emerson reach 10-year nuclear power plant automation agreement
November 15, 2007 | Permalink
November 14, 2007
The benefits of restructuring to PA consumers
PA warned against stifling competition to control energy prices
State senator pushes for bill to keep biofuel production competitive in PA
Prospectors claim stretches of ocean, hoping to harness wave energy
SNL Energy acquires Foster Electric Report
For candidates roving U.S., energy stance is fraught with risks
Delmarva Power still opposes all responses to long-term power supply solicitation
Analyst: splitting up integrated companies best for shareholders, company value
Coal-fired power plant boom will continue
November 14, 2007 | Permalink
November 13, 2007
Monday's Energy Stocks: Consol, Peadbody lead coal sector nosedive
Report finds regional power authority runs effectively
Exelon seeks reactor design for possible nuclear plant
Europe pledges to lead on energy conservation
TECO bails on new IGCC coal plant
Delmarva study concluses offshore wind farm could add $22 a month to power prices
New electric supplier enters Conn. market
November 13, 2007 | Permalink
November 12, 2007
Subsidy would help biofuel producers
Natural gas suppliers say they are prepared for winter
NARUC to debate policy for potential cap-and-trade legislation
Legislation would increase penalties for utility theft
Tidal power turbines to generate a salty future for energy
FutureGen to pick site next month
November 12, 2007 | Permalink
November 9, 2007
PPL partners with Vermont landfill to develop renewable energy generating facility
PECO has gas supply for winter
FERC hears Bradwood LNG debate
Biz groups wary of energy agenda
Energy experts discuss smart grid
UGI Utilities forms partnership to transport landfill gas to businesses
AWEA raises projected wind installation estimates for 2007
November 9, 2007 | Permalink
November 8, 2007
China, India to lead coal growth through 2030
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U.S. faces competition for global LNG supply
$100 oil forces energy policy on U.S.
Former state utility regulators support competitive markets
ESCO to acquire global electric supplier
As energy prices soar, U.S. industries collide
PG&E signs power purchase agreement with Ausra
Paper touts benefits of electric competition in PA
November 8, 2007 | Permalink
November 7, 2007
Wellinghoff voices support for competitive electricity prices
European power companies breeze into U.S. wind farm business
Senate committee grapples with predictions of dire utility work force shortage
PECO prepares for winter with upgrades
PPL gives away energy saving bulbs
U.S. gas market to grow increasingly tied to world spot LNG prices
Entergy to spin off Pilgrim plant
PGE proposes $300 mln for pollution controls at Ore. plant
State panel should OK power lines
November 7, 2007 | Permalink
November 6, 2007
Signs of change: power plant work creates new look
PA challenges feds over power line
PPL scrubber projects on time and on budget
Bingaman says consumers will see higher energy prices from climate change legislation
Ameren proposes $274 mln rate increase
US and China companies sign historic agreement applying clean coal technologies
Exelon views Entergy's nuclear unit spinoff with interest
November 6, 2007 | Permalink
November 5, 2007
Utilities oppose Maryland proposal to repleal tax relief on power plants
Power transmission complex, costly
AGA says climate change amendment could increase gas prices, hurt consumers
More landfills turning trash into electricity
Dominion, Virginia Tech partner to address climate change issue
Edison unsure whether to participate in upcoming Illinois RFPs
Energy company plans LNG off Florida
Edison CEO to step down next year
PG&E embraces solar thermal power technology
November 5, 2007 | Permalink
November 2, 2007
Senate panel approves landmark climate change legislation
DOE completes environmental impact study on PA coal-to-liquids fuel project
Nuclear talk returns after 25 year hiatus
Taxes and regulation good for the economy?
Ca utilities study long-term LNG contracts
Security changes at nuke plant
Regulators approve S.F. power plant
Progress Energy says clean up could cost $1 bln
Wellsboro Electric to buy power from new source
November 2, 2007 | Permalink
November 1, 2007
Merger creates oil patch giant
Consultant expects REC prices to soar within next three years
Energy theft kills, costs innocent Pennsylvanians millions
House OKs greenhouse gas effort
Growing recognition of the worth of nuclear energy
Senate passes amended energy bill
November 1, 2007 | Permalink