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March 31, 2008
Increased gas prices pushed 2007 peak wholesale electricity prices up, FERC reports
Federal power corridors prompt a backlash
Consortium will conduct fossil fuel research
U.S. LNG import outlook for April unimpressive
How much energy does five grams of hydrogen produce?
Utilities face more obstacles to plans for coal plants
Kaine says coal-burning plant is necessary
Another dry year would hurt TVA's ability to generate power
March 31, 2008 | Permalink
March 28, 2008
Storage levels dip below 1300 Bcf on lower-than-expected net withdrawals
Reliant partners with environmental agencies to restore 1170 acres
ADM lawsuit charges conspiracy and price-fixing by US railroads
FERC accepts Midwest ISO resource adequacy plan
Constellation working towards settlement with political and regulatory leaders in Md.
PPL contracts for another portion of 2010 power supply
Tap oil sands to increase energy security
NRG begins construction on second West Texas wind farm
New PJM president tells of a need for successful RPM auction
Ruling on mercury emissions appealed
March 28, 2008 | Permalink
March 27, 2008
Texas staff find ERCOT procedures left operators blind to drop in wind output
Concerns aired over wind farm proposal
FERC accepts settlement in PJM market monitor case
Md. Senate revises energy credit
California utility to install solar panels
Senate approves bill on utilities
NRG's estimate for Texas nuclear reactors still climbing
Kansas Governor vetoes coal-fired plants
March 27, 2008 | Permalink
March 26, 2008
AES teams with private equity firm to invest $1 bln in solar power
PPL CEO sees more fast growth in merchant unit
Windmills that kill birds, bats get a pass
Lawmakers proposed continuing rate caps
Koch, Dominion, Constellation are most active buyers in EPA's annual SO2 credit auction
Increased local usage justifies line, judges told
Co-op seeks sources of wind-driven electricity
FERC orders hearing to address ninth circuit remand
NRG sets up entity to build nuke plants
March 26, 2008 | Permalink
March 25, 2008
Enhanced oil recovery could mark step toward carbon storage for coal
Power line hearing draws opposition
FERC approves Broadwater LNG terminal
Citing price signals, FERC sees need for new gas infrasctructure in Northeast
FERC accepts grid monitoring settlement
PPL moves third nuke unit plan forward
Kelliher defends FERC's approval of LNG project
US utilities less vunerable to slowdown, but regulatory risk continues
March 25, 2008 | Permalink
March 20, 2008
New nuclear plans will not have adverse impact on ratings, but building might
Casey starts online petition to oppose energy corridor
Governor Rendell celebrates groundbeaking of Bucks Count solar facility
Allegheny Energy generating facilities honored for safety
LS Power studying development of gas-fired plant in northern Virginia
FERC opens probe in Florida power black-out
States' battles over energy grow fiercer with US in policy gridlock
Allegheny Energy comletes scrubber tie-in project at Pleasants plant
March 20, 2008 | Permalink
March 19, 2008
Edison Mission's PA windfarms ready for commercial use
FP&L clears one hurdle in route to building two nuclear generators near Turkey Point
Exxon may seek $9.9 bln financing for LNG
Kansas stokes energy squabble with coal ruling
Once a defender of Indian Point Plant, the state pushes to close it
Public invited to have say on PPL rate increases
PSE&G to offer solar energy loans
Whisky by-products to fuel power plant
March 19, 2008 | Permalink
March 18, 2008
Industry fears potential backlash from American Clean Skies Foundation tactics
Allegheny Energy files proposed settlement agreement for transmission project
PECO seeks PA PUC permission for for phase one residential real-time pricing program
CFB: technology of the future?
Nuclear energy makes nation freer
US government aims to make solar energy more cost competitive
State asks FERC to wait until NY is ready
Consol Energy's mine resumes production
Most comprehensive report on US nuclear power now available
March 18, 2008 | Permalink
March 17, 2008
Ohio Supreme Court sends AEP IGCC cost recovery plan back to regulators
U.S. may act soon on Broadwater
EPA analysis of Lieberman-Warner bill finds 44 percent increase in electricity prices
Governor to take action on coal-fired plants
Power law rewrite generates differences
Pennsylvania approves Penn Power default service plan
GE to unveil plans for Texas plant as tax credits set to expire
Schwarzenegger: nukes are great
March 17, 2008 | Permalink
March 14, 2008
New study finds profound cost to US economy from Lieberman-Warner bill
Weather Channel founder: sue Al Gore for fraud
First of World's larget LNG tankers to be delivered by summer
Energy agency calls meeting on rocketing oil
Moody's: with stiff coal opposition, utilities again look to gas
Virginia schools revive nuclear studies
State House panel hears case for nuclear plants
Duke weighs coal, carbon, economics of fighting climate change
Impact of plug in vehicles on grid depends on when they are plugged in
March 14, 2008 | Permalink
March 13, 2008
Illinois names winners of ComEd supply RFP; rates to go up 2.5 percent
PA energy firms invited to South Africa
DOE to invest up to $13.7 mln for solar energy project
The advantages of offshore LNG terminals
Senate approves plan to ease requirements for nuclear plants
Lending for coal plants to stop
March 13, 2008 | Permalink
March 12, 2008
Boucher says climate change bill needed soon to reassure coal plant investors
PJM finds wholesale markets remain competitive
Balt.Co. LNG depot worth the risks
GE Energy plans $5 bln in foreign energy investments
Progress Energy files plans for Florida nuclear plant
FirstEnergy wants to monitor pollution at Beaver County plant
Natural Gas Council outlines repercussions of current climate change bills
Siemens plans new coal plant consortium
Bill would require utilities to notify users of costs
March 12, 2008 | Permalink
March 11, 2008
EPA reports overall emissions have grown 14.1 percent since 1990
Settlement reached on rate phase-in option proposed by PPL
Nuclear reactors' cost: $17 bln
FERC approves plans to strengthen New York ICAP market
Energy replaces financials MarketGrader 40; sector poised to outperform
Foes of Indian Point begin legal battle
New technology has high costs and legal pitfalls
Government backing for coal-fired power
March 11, 2008 | Permalink
March 10, 2008
Major players like GE, BP outline desires for federal CO2 cap-and-trade program
Senate to weigh DOE's power to overrule states
FERC staff OKs pipeline to move Arkansas shale gas
NRC says US nuclear plants operate safely
A jobs boom is shaking nuclear industry
Utilities trying to nab the best and the brightest
Shake-up could be coming in electricity
Paying now for new power plants a good idea
Looks like lights out on logic
March 10, 2008 | Permalink
March 7, 2008
Congress warned that provisions in climate change bill could spark trade war
Shell will settle claims over energy reserves
UGI subsidiary to acquire PPL Gas Utilities
Gasification group criticizes CMU study on lifecycle air emissions
Environmental groups trying to block western PA coal plant
GE announces second wind turbine agreement exceeding $1 billion
US coal power boom suddenly wanes
Senate, House pass coal plant legislation
March 7, 2008 | Permalink
March 6, 2008
Stronger-than-expected storage pulls could put pressure on summer prices
Bush commits to renewable energy
Group tries to stop PPL nuclear plans
Kansas negotiators OK coal-fired plants
Environmental groups sue coal-fired developer over air permit issues
PJM transmission plan highlights need for backbone projects
Coal project stirs interstate spat
March 6, 2008 | Permalink
March 5, 2008
NJ receives at least three offshore wind energy proposals
AEP transmission venture cleared for construction incentives
PPL begins hiking nuclear plant capacity
FERC suspends SES LNG terminal review
LNG to play greater role in Europe gas needs
Duke Energy buys option for extra generating capacity
US suspends loan program for rural coal plants
Power plant moves forward on applications
March 5, 2008 | Permalink
March 4, 2008
Domenici makes case for boosting domestic energy production
Veteran to take CEO post at Westinghouse Electric
AEP transmission venture with Allegheny receives approval for incentives from FERC
Wave-power proposals alarm locals
Constellation names Vice Chairman
Constellation files suit against state over rebates
NRC chairman says napping guard report not fully reviewed
FERC receives handful of protests to PJM's proposed RPM revisions
U.S. coal power boom suddenly wanes
Officials tour site of power plant
March 4, 2008 | Permalink
March 3, 2008
Mirant CEO says uncertainty on emissions policy slowing company's capacity growth
Pennsylvania recruits wind energy industry
Power rates likely to skyrockert in 2011
Maryland politicians ask FERC to deny AES bid for terminal
LS Power teams with University of Texas for CO2 research
Kentucky considers easing nuclear power rules
March 3, 2008 | Permalink
