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April 30, 2008
Coal users sign open contracts
Complaint results in $225 million in electricity savings
Higher energy costs from climate bills
State: Duke Energy doesn't have to reveal nuclear plant cost estimates
Baddeley to play Exelon Invitational
Cost of coal pushes NC companies to raise rates
Coal debate expected to heat up
NRC extends intervention deadline
April 30, 2008 | Permalink
April 29, 2008
Conference debates coal-fired plants in Pennsylvania
FERC approves combination of JP Morgan, Bear energy assets
Broadwater to appeal LNG terminal decision
TrAIL: necessity or bad deal for state?
Coal price hikes boost electric rates
Delaware Senate committe calls Bluewater Wind offshore wind proposal too risky
AEP CEO says will wait to build US nuclear plant
No rolling blackouts expected this summer, Southern California power operator says
April 29, 2008 | Permalink
April 28, 2008
Wave of US plant retirements gradually approaching
Funding to support consortium's energy research
How reliable is current power grid?
Exelon offers to be part of solution to Pennsylvania power market reforms
FERC gives prelim OK to LNG project
Power companies prepare for growth
Building costs may be worst setback for coal plants
April 28, 2008 | Permalink
April 25, 2008
Montana regulators rule small wind project owner must pay system integration costs
House passes Coast Guard bill despite Bush veto threat
NRC chairman visits Oswego County
Kansas lawmakers offer new plan on coal plants
American Electric Power says Ohio bill workable
Industry panel warns Senate bill will boost power costs
O'Malley signs Constellation bill
April 25, 2008 | Permalink
April 24, 2008
In coal country, how hard will Clinton push for green jobs?
Pacific Gas and Electric receives approval for construction of generating station
FERC issues environmental impact study for Alcoa
W.Va. officials seem to favor firm's plans for power line
Bush threatens veto of Coast Guard bill over LNG security
State Senate kills power line proposals
European power plants boosting coal use
Lawmakers portray nuclear as key part of future U.S. energy
Advocates of renewable energy mandates now looking to 2009
Ameren: we're the FedEx of utilities
Cost of nuclear plant fuels battle
April 24, 2008 | Permalink
April 23, 2008
Energy industry makes presence known on 2008 Fortune 500
Most PA lawmakers survive primary challenges
FERC proposes reliability standards, adopts penalty notice policy for violations
Barton questions cap-and-trade legislation to address global warming
House clears comprehensive energy bill
Oil's tipping point: where is it?
Gas industry bestowed title of bridge fuel, whether it likes it or not
Furyk in search of fourth player
Nevada Power agrees to buy Reliant plant
Utility companies power up to recruit top management
NC governor's candidate split on coal plants
Power: same old thing best deal
April 23, 2008 | Permalink
April 22, 2008
PJM proposes to tighten up economic demand response program
Pepco supplies wind power to World Wildlife Fund's headquarters
FERC supports license for Alcoa, Progress Energy projects
Power line ruling may be delayed until August
UAE signs nuclear energy pact with U.S.
Hawaii chosen for federal energy research
PPL's Susquehanna reactor up to 71 percent power
Reliant Energy announces plan providing customers with price discount during hotest month
Arch Coal sees power shortages if plants not built
Electricy industry cries foul over resistance to coal power
April 22, 2008 | Permalink
April 21, 2008
Opportunity to buy long in power availabe, but only until first price spikes
Obama, Clinton woo coal vote in upcoming primaries
Abundant clean energy in your back yard
Agency identifies five offshore priority sites for alternative energy research
Electrical supply issues linger
Growing world needs every from of energy: Shell
Energy industry says more construction needed
Massive wind energy plan refused
House Leader, Governor face off over energy bill
Coal boom or bust? New plants face challenges
April 21, 2008 | Permalink
April 18, 2008
Allegheny Energy to locate 100 jobs in West Virginia
Coal energy option to help environment
PECO completes substation to boost energy supply
NJ weighs building first nuclear energy plant since 1973
Michigan House passes comprehensive energy legislation
Floating wind energy test put off for now
Conservation can mean profits for utilities
NJ energy plan sees renewables, nukes
April 18, 2008 | Permalink
April 17, 2008
PPL buys rights to energy at PA plant
New study advances method to make energy from farm waste
Small wind projects should pay wind integration costs, Montana regulators agree
Three new US LNG terminals expected to open in April
Bush calls for action on greenhouse gas emissions
Breakthrough may yield potential energy source
House energy plan gets timeout
Gain in fuel shipments brings profit to Kinder Morgan
Deal expected on energy measure
Shift in leadership raises hopes of new power plant siting law
April 17, 2008 | Permalink
April 16, 2008
Allegheny reaches settlement agreement on West Virginia segment of 500-kV line
XTO Energy to buy Linn Energy assets for $600 mln
Allegheny Energy may give customers a break on power line
Saying wind power plan endangers bats, groups notify company of intent to sue
Nuclear security discussed as Georgia's energy capacity set to increase
Con Edison proposes new energy efficiency programs for a cleaner, greener New York
Ohio House, Governor negotiate energy plan
California utilities play key role in state's drive to reduce greenhouse gases
April 16, 2008 | Permalink
April 15, 2008
US, China and Spain lead world in wind energy growth
Wind turbines barred on state-owned land
FERC issues final EIS on Rockies Express East line
Quantifying risks in energy efficiency investment improves cash flow
LNG business ramps up on Gulf Coast
Compromise energy bill stalls in Ohio House
Delaware House members give boost to Bluewater's offshore wind proposal
California Assemblyman outlnes need for nuclear power
April 15, 2008 | Permalink
April 14, 2008
Beaver Valley nuclear station to refuel number 2
Coalfields turn into battlefields
NRC proposes fines for sleeping guards at Florida nuclear plant
Compromise may have been reached on energy bill
Foreign share of US based power plants
Record performance by US nuclear industry
Wyoming and California in coal talks
California OKs think tank on global warming
April 14, 2008 | Permalink
April 11, 2008
Report: SO2 scrubber installations at US facilities to peak in 2008
Report may doom offshore wind farm
Greenhouse gas limits could create big challenges, FERC official says
NY won't approve LI Sound LNG Terminal
Washington needs to pursue more energy exploration and innovation
Coal plants could face duplicative state and federal emissions rules, lawyer warns
FirstEnergy joins Green Circuits efficiency initiative
Companies race for nuclear plant
Energy proposal gives Ohio utilities options
April 11, 2008 | Permalink
April 11, 2008
Report: SO2 scrubber installations at US facilities to peak in 2008
Report may doom offshore wind farm
Greenhouse gas limits could create big challenges, FERC official says
NY won't approve LI Sound LNG Terminal
Washington needs to pursue more energy exploration and innovation
April 11, 2008 | Permalink
April 10, 2008
Dominion to build, own 300-MW wind farm in central Illinois
Debate on PSE deal goes beyond foreign buyer
FirstEnergy employees win electric industry awards
Clinton, Obama support LNG states rights bill
Sixteen state regulators join NARUC-FERC smart grid collaborative
Choi and Stricker named to Exelon field
PSE&G to offer $105 million to finance solar panels
Nuclear plant earns good safety marks
April 10, 2008 | Permalink
April 9, 2008
Climate change bill given little chance of passing Congress this year
PA lawmakers weigh mine safety bills
Clean energy stocks plummet Q1 08, reversing 2007 gains
Reliant Energy enters New York market
FirstEnergy joins EPRI-led effort to boost energy efficiency in electric delivery systems
FERC rejects PJM's proposed changes to its reliability pricing model
Ga. Power reaches deal for construction of two nuclear reactors
Legislators seek to repeal federal control of of LNG terminal siting
Energy storage seen as critical element for wind integration
April 9, 2008 | Permalink
April 8, 2008
Political heat growing over national transmission line siting
PA Welfare Department taking heat for ending home heating assistance
Gas rush powers industry comeback
Coal industry takes its case to the voters
Wyden bill would leave LNG siting authority to the states
FERC OKs NY/NJ Cross Hudson power line rate plan
Windmill project isn't just a lot of hot air
Progress Florida OKs long-lead item buy for nuclear plants
Rates may soar if green electric bills are passed
April 8, 2008 | Permalink
April 7, 2008
Gas sector remains strong despite market turbulence
Market may kill BP gas terminal
PA biofuels industry in jeopardy
Pickens bullish on gas but disagrees with McClendon on use for power generation
European power groups mull British Energy takeover
Energy rebates hang in balance
Sterling Energy to sell U.S. business
Tri-State studying prospect of building nuclear plant
Florida may see more nuclear plants
April 7, 2008 | Permalink
April 4, 2008
After latest drawdown, working gas levels almost on par with five-year average
Pa atop natural gas mother lode
FERC approves $85.7 mln Western energy settlement
Hearings conclude for Allegheny Energy's transmission line
Dynegy says buyers, not builders, dictate coal
Duke Energy customers to sell higher bills amid record coal prices
State urged to create power authority
Coal plant construction presents a low-cost option
April 4, 2008 | Permalink
April 3, 2008
Constellation settlement on Maryland legislators' plate, SOS auctions cleared
Direct Energy to acquire Strategic Energy
Spectra Energy's Texas Transmission files Northern Bridge Project application with FERC
Texas holds on to top spot for wind capacity
FERC authorizes larger LNG vessel access for terminals
Council won't join fight against PPL
New generation biofuels announces test burn agreement with FirstEnergy
Westinghouse in talks on four nuclear reactors
April 3, 2008 | Permalink
April 2, 2008
First scrubber at Montour kicks into service
Casey urges greater dissent to power lines
FERC sets deadlne for El Paso project
Agency may cause glitch in power plan
US receives first Norwegian LNG
Maryland Senate rejects carbon credit program
Kelliher strong on competition and FERC's role in climate change policy
Oil hikes lead to higher electric bills
Power-hungry areas shop around for electricity
April 2, 2008 | Permalink
April 1, 2008
Two Southeastern utilities submit license applications for nuclear plants
PA shuts down home heating program to save for next winter
Westinghouse to supply Ukraine nuclear fuel under five-year deal
Coal-use advocates follow contenders
FirstEnergy signs renewable power supply agrement with Pittsbugh Medical Center
State's natural gas boom is no stick in the mud
Natural gas costs on the way up again
FERC grants extension for LNG construction order
Supreme Court says Delaware can block BP LNG project
TransCanada buys National Grid's New York City power plant
April 1, 2008 | Permalink
