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Sources: EPA Ditches Mandate That Coal Plants Install Non-Existent Coal Technology

Sources: EPA Ditches Mandate That Coal Plants Install Non-Existent Coal Technology The EPA may be trying to avoid a political disaster before the rollout of major regulations limiting carbon dioxide emissions from coal plants. Sources say the agency has dropped a key requirement that coal plants install carbon capture technology. Sources familiar with the matter … Continue reading Sources: EPA Ditches Mandate That Coal Plants Install Non-Existent Coal Technology

“Such a fact pattern does not a $5 million #penalty make.”

“Such a fact pattern does not a $5 million penalty make.” Or so says one dissenting FERC Commissioner in the recent Maxim Power enforcement proceeding.1 On May 1, 2015, FERC issued an order assessing civil penalties (the “Order”) of $5 million against Maxim Power Corporation and its named subsidiaries (“Maxim”),2 as well as $50,000 against … Continue reading “Such a fact pattern does not a $5 million #penalty make.”

#PSE&G, POWER-GRID OPERATOR SAY THEY’RE READY FOR A SIZZLING SUMMER

PSE&G, POWER-GRID OPERATOR SAY THEY’RE READY FOR A SIZZLING SUMMER With Susquehanna-Roseland transmission line fully operational, customers of state’s largest utility can crank up their AC without worry With the unofficial start of summer this weekend, the operator of the nation’s electric grid said it is ready to meet expected power demand during the year’s … Continue reading #PSE&G, POWER-GRID OPERATOR SAY THEY’RE READY FOR A SIZZLING SUMMER

NYISO Addresses New York State Senate Hearings

NYISO Addresses New York State Senate Hearings RENSSELAER, NY (05/20/2015)(readMedia)– Albany, NY – The reliability of New York State’s electric energy grid will be bolstered by upgraded transmission, integration of distributed energy resources, and close collaboration of the energy industry and government on cybersecurity, Executive Vice President Richard Dewey told participants in public hearings today. … Continue reading NYISO Addresses New York State Senate Hearings