Saving nuclear energy plants means saving jobs Income inequality and the disappearance of a true middle class are seemingly unavoidable topics of national conversation, especially as we head into the presidential election. And rightfully so; now, more than ever, government affects the distribution of the nation’s prosperity. While there are many dynamics at play here, … Continue reading Saving nuclear energy plants means saving jobs
Commentary: ERCOT, Peaker Net Margin, Electric Prices and Why You Should Care Here’s a bit of interesting news for Texas energy consumers. It’s a bit wonky, so stick with us. On April 14th, an independent expert announced that wholesale electric prices in Texas have dropped this year, as compared to what they were in 2014. … Continue reading Commentary: ERCOT, Peaker Net Margin, #Electric Prices and Why You Should Care
FERC Fines Maxim Power $5 Million For Market Manipulation; Commissioner Clark Dissents On May 1, 2015, FERC issued an order assessing civil penalties against Maxim Power Corporation, Maxim Power (USA), Inc., Maxim Power (USA) Holding Company Inc., Pawtucket Power Holding Co., LLC, Pittsfield Generating Company, LP (collectively “Maxim”) and an Energy Marketing Analyst at Maxim, … Continue reading FERC Fines #Maxim_Power $5 Million For Market Manipulation; Commissioner Clark Dissents
State regulators reject Duke Energy’s request for rate hike INDIANAPOLIS (May 11, 2015) – State regulators have rejected a proposal from Duke Energy to raise customers’ rates. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission said Friday in a ruling the company didn’t provide enough details for their $1.9 billion, seven-year plan. The proposal would have put Duke’s … Continue reading State regulators reject #Duke_Energy’s request for #rate_hike
California’s Climate Goals: Realistic Or Just Wishful Thinking? California is not participating in the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) – at least not independently – but that won’t stop the state from setting an example. On April 29, California Governor Jerry Brown issued an executive order to establish a statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) … Continue reading California’s Climate Goals: Realistic Or Just Wishful Thinking?
California summer hydroelectric supply will be replaced by other sources Utilities across the country are looking at their summer electricity supplies, and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is dealing with an especially trying summer because of California’s drought. But according to CAISO’s report, “2015 Summer Loads and Resources Assessment,” electricity supplies will be constant … Continue reading California summer #hydroelectric supply will be replaced by other sources
Low natural gas prices, light demand cut NYISO prices in April: report Lower natural gas prices combined with lighter demand to reduce electricity prices in the New York Independent System Operator in April, a report to be presented to stakeholders Wednesday showed. NYISO’s locational marginal prices averaged $28.35/MWh in April, compared with $52.09/MWh in March … Continue reading Low natural gas prices, light demand cut NYISO prices in April: report
