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December 31, 2007
PA House, Senate ethanol policies differ
AEP transmission venture with Allegheny files to establish FERC rate for path transmission project
Offshore wind energy development faces more obstacles than land-based efforts
N.E. can lead the new energy boom
Ethanol debate rages over corn crops
Community fights surprise power plant
Davis-Besse reactor shut for refuel
December 31, 2007 | Permalink
December 28, 2007
Maine report recommends against allowing utilities to reenter generation business
Electricity supplier gets PSC approval
New gas pipelines to fuel explosive growth in ethanol production
U.S. coal production declined slightly in 2007
Tapping into trash to find new energy source
December 28, 2007 | Permalink
December 27, 2007
China to emphasize renewables, but coal will remain key
Device cleans coal-mine water, makes electricity
PJM announces steps to mitigate future risk exposure
His bright idea: dominate energy-saving light bulbs
FTR defaults prompts PJM to strengthen credit policies
Plans for at least eight clean coal plants hit snags
December 27, 2007 | Permalink
December 26, 2007
Chinese bid to build lines makes waves
Nuclear power gets a lift from unusual allies
Aging workforce tops nuclear industry's challenge
Counsel asks feds to investigate power auctions
Progress Energy sells three divisions
Conectiv continues plans for power plant
December 26, 2007 | Permalink
December 21, 2007
Senate confirms Kelliher, Wellinghoff to new terms
Southwestern Energy acquires land in PA
Cutting-edge refinery is on track
WA wave-power project gets federal license
Lake County gets $100,000 from FirstEnergy
Workers rate a salute for braving the elements to restore power
GE may be interestesd should Canada opt to sell atomic energy
December 21, 2007 | Permalink
December 20, 2007
UniStar nuclear signs reactor deal in PA
Bush signs landmark energy bill
Fewer PA households enter this winter without heat-related service
Power-grid watchdog group granted independence
NorthWestern tells Montana it has no plans for baseload investment
Blunt rejects key sections of energy accord
Settlement resolves future structure, independence of PJM marketing unit
Electric utilities to face rising cost pressure in 2008
Study predicts adequate Texas power supply until 2011
December 20, 2007 | Permalink
December 19, 2007
DOE raises concerns as FutureGen picks Illinois site
PPL to seek license for possible third nuclear unit in NE PA
Energy law to reach into homes, cars
Exelon Texas site selected for nuclear plant
Dominion East Ohio names new president
Governor Blagojevich celebrates decision to locate FutureGen in Mattoon
Split, Delaware agencies table vote on Delmarva-Bluewater contract
December 19, 2007 | Permalink
December 18, 2007
The birth of nuclear power in America
Chestnut Ridge files application with FERC for 25 Bcf storage facility
FERC petitioned to look at rates
Hedge fund, traders fight government charges
Maryland electricity scenarios
Oil prices to stay high into 2008
Officials to pick site for coal plant
Monday's energy stocks: DTE disappoints; coal company valuations rising on demand
PG&E agrees to buy power from wave park
December 18, 2007 | Permalink
December 17, 2007
States beat Washington on energy policy
Pepco to build $470 mln plant in PA
Texas going nuclear as Greenpeace founder endorses new reactors
Historical cycle shows energy efficiency likely to head way, way up
Exelon creating its own security force
Constellation Energy signs power purchase agreement with Connectiv
Towns awaiting word on FutureGen plant
Statewide process should guide windmill siting
AEP announces leadership changes
December 17, 2007 | Permalink
December 14, 2007
FirstEnergy pledges $2 million to University of Akron for energy research center
Duke files to build new nuclear plant
PA Senate approves energy bill
Allegheny planning upgrades to power lines
Pared-Down energy bill increases fuel economy
Clean energy focus of Governor's meeting
PG&E criticizes California contract change
December 14, 2007 | Permalink
December 13, 2007
PA Senate approves alternative energy bill
Extending rate caps bad public policy
GE Energy to supply Noble Environmental with 333 wind turbines
FERC tours LNG site with public
Close Senate vote expected on energy
Oil-eating bacteria may hold secret to cleaner energy
Duke Energy buys 100 turbines from GE
U.S. sees renewable energy use doubling by 2030
Interest in Rockies Express' Northeast extension exceeds design estimate
December 13, 2007 | Permalink
December 12, 2007
Report says biofuels offer only partial solution
Exxon plans LNG off N.J. coast
Debate on nuclear power is cooling
FERC seeks industry cyber security plans
AREVA submits design certification for nuclear technology to NRC
Alstom to build U.S. turbines plant
Allco and IFM buy U.S. power plants
PSC oks additional capacity for FP&L plants
AEP represents U.S. in international project to sustain electricity futute
December 12, 2007 | Permalink
December 11, 2007
How the Senate tide turned against wind and solar
Delaware arbitrator finds Delmarva, Bluewater cannot agree on power contract
NYRI files petition with regulators for power line in central NY
Wind energy to power UK by 2020, government says
Con Edison agrees to sell group of Northeast power plants for $1.477 bln
December 11, 2007 | Permalink
December 10, 2007
Democrats search for compromise after energy bill falls short in Senate
FERC approves Energy East buyout
Gas industry attacks numerous provisions in energy bill
Reliant Energy concludes key executive appointments
Electric rates may be stabilizing
Two electricity suppliers step into market with lower rates
Republicans say energy bill will drive prices even higher
December 10, 2007 | Permalink
December 7, 2007
PECO gets PA approval to buy alternative energy credits early
House approves energy bill, but showdown looms
PJM wants Duquesne to pay if it leaves power grid
First big heating-season withdrawal drops storage inventories to 3440 Bcf
FirstEnergy to boost spending for clean air
Luminant joins FutureGen alliance
PSE&G proposes innovative programs to conserve energy and cut carbon emissions
December 7, 2007 | Permalink
December 6, 2007
House ready to vote on big energy bill
New equipment stabilizes Allegheny transmission system before new lines are built
State forests sought for wind farms
Energy group balks at Duquesne Light pullout
FirstEnergy picks B&W for Ohio reactor project
IGCCs without sequestration suddenly face tough reviews
Westinghouse reactor to power China plant
Utility buying proposed Virginia plant
Market spolight: coal producers
December 6, 2007 | Permalink
December 5, 2007
DOE decides to conduct additional hearings on energy transmission plans
State favors middle road to keep juice flowing
CO2 sequestration holds potential, pitfalls for industry
States call for new U.S. energy policy
Exxon says rising costs could risk derailing LNG boom
Texas firm considering building power plant in Vineland area
Industrial wind power development could have devastating effects on bat population
Williams files application with FERC to provide natural gas service to Northeast
December 5, 2007 | Permalink
December 4, 2007
FirstEnergy offers customers green resource program
Virginia, ten other states to participate in energy summit
PA House may restrict utilities
PJM market monitor finds second RPM auction competitive
PSC: we will force new electricity generation if needed
GE Energy to ramp up steam turbine engine production
Senate Minority Leader calls energy bill troublesome
December 4, 2007 | Permalink
December 3, 2007
Report says exploration could prevent LNG cartel
OPEC says oil supply is adequate
Roadblocks remain to energy bill
California grapples with emissions law
50 years on, 'Atoms for Peace' is remembered
Could power lines lift economy?
Cap and trade model eyed for cutting greenhouse gases
Keep clean coal plants for state's power needs
December 3, 2007 | Permalink
