Mich. utility giants, firms clash on energy policy Lansing — DTE and Consumers Energy clashed Monday with schools and such major firms as Dow Chemical Co. and Amway Corp. over state House legislation that would return Michigan to a full, state-regulated electrical monopoly. While manufacturers urged the House Energy Policy Committee to keep Michigan’s limited … Continue reading Mich. utility giants, firms clash on energy policy #CMS #DTE→
Energy Future Files $42 Billion Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan Texas energy giant Energy Future Holdings Corp. has filed the restructuring plan that outlines how it hopes to reshape a $42 billion debt load and exit bankruptcy. Proposed settlements of many of the disputes that have divided Energy Future’s creditors are built into the proposal, which … Continue reading #Energy_Future Files $42 Billion Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan→
NRC approves nuclear power plant ownership transfer The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved a request to transfer ownership of a nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. Commissioners approved PPL Susquehanna’s request for indirect transfer of control of the operating licenses for units 1 and 2 of the Susquehanna nuclear power plant. The request is in … Continue reading NRC approves nuclear power plant ownership transfer→
Maine considers nuclear energy law change The Maine legislature is considering a proposal to amend state laws regarding the siting and construction of new nuclear power plants. The bill known as LD 1313, “An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Nuclear Power Generating Facilities”, is listed as a “Governor’s Bill”, indicating its origin from Maine … Continue reading Maine considers nuclear energy law change→
Natural gas usage for power in ERCOT remains strong as coal falls Natural gas’ share of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ generation mix continued to rise and coal usage continued its downward spiral in March, according to data released by the grid operator. Consumers across the grid operator’s footprint used 25.4 million MWh of … Continue reading Natural gas usage for power in ERCOT remains strong as coal falls→
Cap-and-trade: What you need to know about emissions jargon Quebec and Ontario are set to sign a cap-and-trade deal in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Here is what you need to know about some key phrases: What are greenhouse gas emissions? Greenhouse gases are those that trap heat in the atmosphere. The main … Continue reading Cap-and-trade: What you need to know about emissions jargon→
FERC could alter gas industry day to coordinate with electric power demands As Utility Dive reported in December, the electric and gas industries have long disagreed about when the day begins, but reformers say aligning the start times would allow for greater coordination. With the proposed Clean Power Plan boosting gas-fired electric generation, federal energy … Continue reading FERC could alter gas industry day to coordinate with electric power demands→
New material could boost batteries’ power, help power plants You’re going to have to think very small to understand something that has the potential to be very big. A team of researchers, including Kyle Brinkman of Clemson University, developed a material that acts as a superhighway for ions. The material could make batteries more powerful, … Continue reading New material could boost batteries’ power, help power plants→
Listen Up: Can We Get To 100 Percent Renewables? We’ve made great progress with renewable energy — but from an almost zero base we still have a long way to go. Fortunately, the path is clear. California is already over 12 percent with a combination of hydroelectric, wind and solar (unfortunately not much hydro this … Continue reading Listen Up: Can We Get To 100 Percent Renewables?→
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