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January 31, 2008
FutureGen charges DOE reversal will slow carbon capture development
Odessa mayor, FutureGen leader: plan still alive
Judges at hearings on LNG terminal have many queries
Business, energy groups call for expansion of grid
Constellation Energy to sue state over credit
U.S. investor owned utilities face long term risks: Moodys
Panel seeks to extend its life: dereg commission hopes to keep going through 2010
January 31, 2008 | Permalink
January 30, 2008
Entergy execs defend ability to complete nuclear spinoff on time
Report calls for PA to support competitive market
FirstEnergy sub to purchase natural gas plant
Horizon Wind Energy to buy 201 turbines from GE
CNX forms special committee to consider CONSOL proposal
Nuclear, green lobbyists join forces
Exelon names new executives, says it takes two to replace former CFO Young
Plans for Long Island LNG move ahead
Energy Dept. might drop support for FutureGen
Explore winter wetlands at PPL's environmental preserve
Calpine announces bidding results for sale of partially completed power plant
January 30, 2008 | Permalink
January 29, 2008
FirstEnergy to hold career event
NRG Energy exploring CO2 options at various coal-fired power projects
FERC approves new reliability standards for cyber security
Duke Energy CEO says future bright for save-a-watt plan
Henderson power plant gets permit to build
PSEG wants to extend plug to New York
S.C. utility puts nuclear reactors on hold
January 29, 2008 | Permalink
January 28, 2008
PacifiCorp puts Wyoming coal gasification plan on hold due to high costs
Nuclear plants become a factor in elections
Drought not yet affecting North Carolina plants
EEI,ISO/RTO Council weigh in on requested FERC probe into competitive market prices
State gives green light to coal plant
Ky. power plant cleared for construction
Somerset plant to use new clean coal technology
With another default imminent, PJM seeks to close default allocation rule loophole
January 28, 2008 | Permalink
January 25, 2008
Energy sector will benefit from red rate cut through 2008
CONSOL moves forward with major coal mine expansion
State senator out to kill electric dereg in PA
Scrubbers being installed on Pennsylvania Station
New FERC standards to shield nation's power grid
DTE signs renewable energy agreement
Blagojevich urges governors of major coal states to continue support for FutureGen
January 25, 2008 | Permalink
January 24, 2008
Rowe's belief in industry consolidation keep Exelon in M&A market
PPL proposes green choices for customers
PPL considering several routes for power line
Drought could force nuclear plant shutdowns
Study details performance based rates in power distribution business
BPL in second smart grid deal of the year
Duke Energy responds to candidates' remarks about air permits
January 24, 2008 | Permalink
January 23, 2008
Rate cut will help regulated utilities
BGE rate to climb higher in June
EU adopts blueprint for climate change plan
Groups see dim renewable energy future
Judge: reject SWEPCO coal-fired plant
Kansas lawmakers working to help coal-fired plants
Group established to support coal-fired plant
January 23, 2008 | Permalink
January 22, 2008
Energy concerns spark nuclear renaissance
House Energy Committee to focus on climate change legislation in 2008
Hackers have attacked foreign utilities, CIA analyst says
Electric industry legislation proposed
Gas to play key role in power plants
Can two fickle sources create reliable supply?
January 22, 2008 | Permalink
January 18, 2008
Proposed expansion of PPL hydroelectric plant takes major step forward
Massive natural gas reserves found in PA
Power plant draws in dozens of jobs
AWEA reports U.S. wind installation at 5,244 MW in 2007
Duquesne must meet capacity obligations before leaving PJM
FERC approves cybersecurity standards for power grid
AEP construction program largest in industry
January 18, 2008 | Permalink
January 17, 2008
Energy leaders predict possible passage of climate change legislation this year
Diverse coalition urges FERC to stay course on markets
Casey discusses plan to seize land for lines
FirstEnergy nuclear fleet achieves safety performance and reliability record
ComEd launches program for customers most in need
FutureGen Alliance chairman selected
For sale: greenhouse gases by the ton
Richland agrees with Exelon on assessed value for Clinton Power Station
January 17, 2008 | Permalink
January 16, 2008
Public to get say on energy corridors
EPA finds cap-and-trade bill will increase electricity prices
Dominion, Equitable terminate agreement for sale of Peoples
Legislation could boost coal mining
Transmission developers jolted
A surge for energy research at MIT
Making U.S. energy independent is ludicrous
Calpine to sell power plant in Alabama
Coalitions geared to block U.S. coal development
January 16, 2008 | Permalink
January 15, 2008
PECO seeks renewable energy credits; FirstEnergy, PPL to follow suit
Bill focuses on bituminous mining
Biodiesel projects gets $1.9 mln
FERC eyeing new BPA grid interconnection plan
FERC rules positively on Broadwater LNG facility
DTE Energy provides early outlook for 2009 earnings
EEI expects 60 percent increase in transmission investment through 2010
O'Malley offers energy package
January 15, 2008 | Permalink
January 14, 2008
Georgia law judge upholds air permit for proposed Dynegy coal plant
Word nears on PA liquid coal plant
Hydrogen study fuels possibilities
Legislators may act to ease burden
Senators Casey, Specter ask for Peach Bottom security hearing in PA
EIA sees carbon capture and storage, nuclear growing under Senate cap-and-trade bill
TVA executive Terry Boston leaves to lead power grid network
GM banking on biofuel breakthrough
Study of electric power SCADA and energy management systems now underway
Dynegy may profit from gas burning plants
January 14, 2008 | Permalink
January 11, 2008
U.S. Northeast faces greatest impact from decline in Canadian gas
Coast Guard officer rebuts report faulting LNG security
PSC hearing on power line continues
Energy Future CEO gets $1M salary
Husted in sync with FirstEnergy on power rates
FirstEnergy plans $2.5 bln upgrade to facilities
Nuclear power gains steam in energy race
Reliant Energy receives cutting edge award
ComEd earns national award for outstanding emergency response
January 11, 2008 | Permalink
January 10, 2008
Clipper's 2.5 MW Liberty wind turbines malfunction
Renewable energy unpopular at Farm Show
Executive resigns in storm over sleeping guards
Groups to sue DOE over power corridors
Coal companies urged to push technology-centric climate change legislation
EPSA calls petition to FERC on organized markets a "cheap shot" lacking solutions
Dominion's hybrid fuel plant receives public support
January 10, 2008 | Permalink
January 9, 2008
Exelon exec joins Texas utility holding company
Congress takes look at NRC's operations
FERC OKs $18 mln Enron settlement with Wash. utility
Supporters urge SCC approval of Dominion's advanced technology power station
Switchgrass fuel yields bountiful energy
Tight 2008 energy market predicted
Utilities amp up push to slash energy use
January 9, 2008 | Permalink
January 8, 2008
Allegheny announces settlement in proposed power line
Costs, carbon emissions dominate power plant issues during 2007
PJM says Duquesne must meet capacity obligation
Corps considers coal-to-liquid project permit
U.S. licenses first wave energy project
GridWise Alliance membership continues to grow
Pacific Gas and Electric names Jack Keenan COO
Gasification group seeks back-door route for coal-fired power supply
January 8, 2008 | Permalink
January 7, 2008
REC markets ride a bumpy road to liquidity
New energy in nuclear power supply debate
Allegheny Energy responds to issues in transmission line case
Service reliability and aging workforce major issues in 2007
FERC largely affirms key order on open transmission access reform
MHI submits US-APWR design certification application to U.S. BRC
Congress to focus on climate change bill for power sector in 2008
Old Dominion plans electricity plant in southeast Virginia
Emissions-Free coal plant's cost worries feds
January 7, 2008 | Permalink
January 4, 2008
FERC approves three planning and operating reliability standards
Earth Biofuels subsidiary receives renewable LNG output from landfill project
U.S. LNG imports a record in 2007
Economy and geopolitics decide where oil goes next
Stars align for renewable energy
First UK coal plant in 30 years clears hurdle
January 4, 2008 | Permalink
January 3, 2008
Q&A: PUC Chairman Wendell Holland
Prices volatile for crude over the years on supply-demand concerns
AEP transmission venture with Allegheny files to establish FERC rate for path transmission project
New York agency finds fault with Broadwater LNG plan
Energy firm won't accept end to deal
Minnesota Power seeks rate adjustment for wholesale customers
PPL, PSE&G seek rate incentives from FERC for proposed line
Nature has role in warming of Artic
PPL spokesman killed in car crash
Co-op plans big power project for near future
January 3, 2008 | Permalink
January 2, 2007
Energy prices still on upswing
PA mine safety bill on its way
PJM, market monitor file settlement with FERC
Energy-saving bulbs may trigger migraines
Virginia distributor rejoins TVA network
Hope dim for nuclear power in state
January 2, 2008 | Permalink
