Dominion, 'naturally drawn to Midwest,' plans 300 MW wind farm in central Illinois
Dominion, "naturally drawn" to the Midwest because of its attractive wind resources, said last week it plans to develop the 300-MW Prairie Fork Wind Farm on about
Publication Date: APR 2008
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EIA report shows wind gets growing portion of federal subsidy; refined coal is a leader
Is the federal government handing out far too many subsidies to the energy industry, especially to the rapidly growing wind sector? One Republican member of Congress thinks
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Emissions debate tops industry concerns, with smart grid developments gaining interest
It may be no surprise that global warming and the debate around emissions and carbon regulation topped a list of energy executive concerns, but the depth of
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Entergy cut too many projects out of transmission plan, SPP tells FERC
Entergy and the Southwest Power Pool disagreed on what projects must to be built to keep its transmission system reliable, SPP said last week in a report
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Environmental, ratepayer groups oppose scrubbers on Wisconsin coal units
Wisconsin's consumer ratepayer advocacy group and a key environmental group want We Energies to shut four coal-fired units instead of installing $830 million in pollution-control equipment.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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FERC hears some concerns about MISO's proposed new markets for western region
As the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator seeks federal approval to create new western markets that would expand the grid operator's footprint, some MISO members are raising
Publication Date: APR 2008
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FERC nixes OGE, MidAmerican arguments about market power mitigation in territories
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has rejected requests by OGE Energy Resources and MidAmerican Energy that FERC reconsider its 2006 finding that the companies possess wholesale market
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Five power companies now have proposals to end staggered terms from 'a' stockholder
Five power companies now have proposals by "a" stockholder on 2008 annual meeting agendas calling for an end to staggered terms for the board of directors.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Florida regulators give nod to FP&L's request on nuclear plant cost recovery
Florida Power & Light last week convinced state regulators to remove another financial risk associated with the development of nuclear plants.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Florida's three big utilities closely watching energy bills wend way through Legislature
Florida's three big investor-owned utilities are closely tracking comprehensive energy bills now under development in both houses of the state legislature.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Global surge of wind power is still led by Europeans, but US is where action is
The world's largest utility, Germany's E.ON, has a global network of 88,000 employees and just over 60,000 MW of generating capacity. The Duesseldorf-based firm has 7,300 MW
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Idea of lowering carbon capture target sits badly with some; Kerry calls it going backward
The Department of Energy would be ill-advised to pursue reducing the percentage of carbon capture below 90% as a way to lower the capital costs of its
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Illinois commission approves seven bidders in Ameren Illinois capacity solicitation
Ameren Illinois wrapped up the second phase of a three-part power procurement process last week when the Illinois Commerce Commission approved seven winning bidders to supply up
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Law firm finds no evidence of wrongdoing in Maryland SOS auctions, it tells PSC
The Maryland Public Service Commission last week made public a report — seven months after completion — that found neither Constellation Energy Group nor any other supplier
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Los Angeles City Council approves 9% LADWP rate hike, effective next year
After five months of negotiations, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power last Wednesday won a 9% rate increase by mid-2009 when the Los Angeles City
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Louisiana regulators looking to expand renewable power program beyond pilot
The Louisiana Public Service Commission said last week it may allow all utilities in the state to offer their customers the option to purchase power from renewable
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Maine signals it is still serious it will leave ISO unless allocations change
Maine lawmakers and regulators made two moves last week that underscored they remain serious about leaving ISO New England unless the grid operator changes rules and cost
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Maryland Legislature approves law implementing settlement with CEG
The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill last week before adjourning that would implement the March settlement among the state, Public Service Commission, Constellation Energy Group and
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Maryland not a fan of incentive rates of return for Pepco utilities' investments in transmission
Pepco Holdings has asked federal regulators to approve an increased return on a $275 million bundle of planned transmission improvements in the Mid-Atlantic, but Maryland regulators call
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Michigan energy bill should pass House next week, DTE Energy executive says
Legislation that could significantly scale back Michigan's eight-year-old electric choice law, Public Act 141, finally is expected to pass the House of Representatives this week.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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N.J. BPU approves PSE&G solar program for up to $105 million in installation loans
New Jersey regulators last week unanimously approved a Public Service Electric & Gas program to help customers install about 30 MW of solar power.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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NEI executive predicts nuclear plants online later than some say; urges a small 'first wave'
New nuclear plants are more likely to come online in the US in the 2016-2017 timeframe than around 2015, a senior industry representative said last week.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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New England load response program gets FERC final OK, but controversy remains
With a warning from one commissioner that the job is not done, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved ISO New England's controversial changes to its day-ahead load
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Pennsylvania PUC puts off vote on settlement endorsing PPL post-cap rate levelization plan
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission last week without explanation postponed voting on a multi-party settlement meant to ease PPL Electric Utilities rate increases expected in December 2009
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Percentage of State Electricity from Wind
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Power Company 1st Quarter 2008 earnings schedule
Power Company 1st Quarter 2008 earnings schedule
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Rhode Island issues RFP for offshore wind farm; letters of interest due May 16
Letters of interest are due May 16 in a Rhode Island state government solicitation for an offshore wind farm that generates no less than 1.3 million MWh/year.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Senate climate bill architects consider adding CFTC regulation to carbon allowance market
The co-author of the central climate change bill on the table in Congress is considering adding commodity-agency oversight of carbon markets to the measure as it heads
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Some wonder if the push for efficiency gains contains an element of irrational exuberance
Although more and more states are adopting energy efficiency standards, some of them may be tough for utilities to meet and the need for verification and measurement
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Substitute bill introduced into Ohio House wins praise from consumer adovcates
For six months, Ohio lawmakers have grappled with legislation that aspires to chart the state's energy future. The original bill, S.B. 221, has languished in a House
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Sunflower's fate in hands of one voter who says he is leaning against approval
The Kansas legislator who may determine the fate of a bill allowing Sunflower Electric Power's 1,400-MW coal project to advance is "leaning against" voting for the measure
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Texas and FPL Energy continue to lead their peers in wind capacity, says AWEA
Texas and FPL Energy in 2007 continued to lead their peers in terms of wind power capacity, according to the American Wind Energy Association.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Tiny Maine Public Service could hold key to 800 MW of wind power for New England
New England stands to gain about 800 MW of much-needed wind power if a remote northern Maine utility connects to the regional grid, according to a study
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Tri-State considers building nuclear plant in Colorado with utility partners
Tri-State Generation & Transmission is exploring the possibility of building a nuclear power plant in southeastern Colorado.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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United Illuminating, with NRG, wins round in bidding to build peaker in Connecticut
A Connecticut utility won an initial round last week in bidding to build peakers, after the state for the first time since restructuring allowed utilities back into
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Washington sets stringent emissions rules for fossil-fuel plants 25 MW or larger
Fossil fuel plants 25 MW and larger in Washington state will be subject to stringent new rules that will go into effect July 1 for regulating greenhouse
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Wind power on rural cooperative utilities' systems (MW)
Wind power on rural cooperative utilities' systems (MW)
Publication Date: APR 2008
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AEP chief Morris does not see carbon legislation passing Congress before '10
Global warming's time is coming in a US Congress that looks to pass legislation restricting carbon dioxide emissions, but probably not in the next couple of years,
Publication Date: APR 2008
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AEP subsidiary seeks 100 MW of renewables; bids due May 30
American Electric Power last week took another step toward meeting its systemwide goal of securing 1,000 MW of new renewable capacity by the end of 2010.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Associated Electric Cooperative seeks up to 600 MW beginning in 2011
Missouri-based Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. is seeking supply offers for up to 600 MW of capacity, the co-op said in a request for proposals. Proposals are due
Publication Date: APR 2008
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BGE lays out dynamic-pricing options in pilot program to gauge customer reactions
Aiming to gauge customer reaction to different pricing plans and technologies to reduce peak demand on its system, Baltimore Gas & Electric is leaving few stones unturned
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Campaign for California 50% RPS heats up; may help bill to accelerate mandate
Are ballot initiatives used by interest groups as leverage to advance their goals? According to the Center for Governmental Studies, a veteran public policy group based in
Publication Date: APR 2008
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ColumbiaGrid to develop one-stop shopping site for transmission space
ColumbiaGrid wants to provide utilities, generators and marketers with one-stop shopping for transmission space and to connect new plants to lines owned by the Bonneville Power Administration
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Commonwealth Edison argues need for $361 million distribution rate hike
While the US economy flirts with a recession, "global industrialization" is one of the key drivers behind Commonwealth Edison's push for a $361.3 million annual electric distribution
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Consultant's report clears BGE, parent Constellation for participation in SOS auctions
Maryland Public Service Commission Chairman Steven Larsen said last week that the commission would release a redacted version of a report that clears Baltimore Gas & Electric
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Court decision on Mobile-Sierra doctrine limits its protections for contracting parties
A federal appeals court decision limiting the application of the "public interest" standard in protecting contracts has much broader implications than the ISO New England case that
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Dueling reports laud, pan energy efficiency in Massachusetts, Maine
Energy efficiency was portrayed as both devil and saint in conflicting reports released in New England last week.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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EPSA registers its opposition to RTO bill as debate on grid organizations wears on
Competitive electricity suppliers said last week they are worried that a recently introduced bill that would require regional transmission organizations to demonstrate they are meeting all system
Publication Date: APR 2008
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ERCOT outlines transmission plans to support up to 24,000 MW of wind
Oncor Electric Delivery, American Electric Power and other transmission providers in Texas are one step closer to competing to build, own and operate thousands of miles of
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Energy Future loses $637 million in 2007 with negative 'MTM' at competitive unit
Energy Future Holdings lost $637 million last year — down $3.19 billion from the record $2.55 billion of net income booked in 2006 by predecessor TXU Corp.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Entergy urges Louisiana commission to streamline power purchase certification
The process to certify power purchases in Louisiana has become unworkable and inconsistent with the commercial realities of today's energy market, Entergy said last week.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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FERC approves rate plan for NJ-NY line, but disputed project still faces some hurdles
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will allow negotiated rates rather than cost-based rates for a controversial transmission line that would be built between New Jersey and New
Publication Date: APR 2008
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FirstEnergy's Alexander says PUC needs 'phase-in authority' for move to market rates
FirstEnergy chief Anthony Alexander believes it is important for the Ohio Public Utilities Commission to possess "phase-in authority" to minimize the risk of rate shock for consumers
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Florida's three big utilities to add another 5,412 MW of gas capacity
Faced with rising electricity demand and clear signals from state officials that pulverized-coal plants are not an option, Florida's three largest investor-owned utilities last week laid out
Publication Date: APR 2008
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GOP-controlled Mich. Senate passes renewable bill with mandates only for state government
The Michigan Senate, spurning calls by Governor Jennifer Granholm to pass a powerful renewable portfolio standard as part of her jobs creation initiative, has unanimously approved a
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Greenhouse issue now involves a subpoena, as Capitol Hill leans on EPA to regulate gases
In a rare move, a congressional committee last week voted unanimously to subpoena the Environmental Protection Agency for papers related to its response to the landmark Supreme
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Grid modernization is focus of new FERC-NARUC collaborative group
To keep pace with the quickening process of planning for smart grids throughout the US, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners last week named 16 state
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Idaho Power seeks up to 600 MW of baseload power starting mid-2012
Idaho Power is facing power deficits because of load growth and has issued a request for proposals for 250 MW to 600 MW of baseload energy that
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Illinois governor Blagojevich's delay in appointing IPA director questioned
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is being questioned about why the director's job for the Illinois Power Agency remains unfilled more than six months after the General Assembly
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Is it déjà vu all over again? Kansas legislators pass coal-plant bill, but governor may veto
With enough drama to fill a few good novels, Kansas legislators late last week cobbled together enough support to pass another bill that would allow Sunflower Electric
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Kelliher presents case for significant FERC involvement in developing greenhouse policy
"FERC has to be involved" as lawmakers develop climate change policy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Joseph Kelliher said last week, because the impacts on energy will
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Looking to concentrate on utility operations, Great Plains pockets $300 million for retailer
Great Plains Energy's sale of retail marketer Strategic Energy marks the company's exit from the competitive power sector, as planned, so that Great Plains can concentrate on
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Montana regulators approve upgrade of 103 miles of WAPA transmission
Power development in Montana has been stymied by a lack of transmission but the Western Area Power Administration will offer a boost by rebuilding 103 miles of
Publication Date: APR 2008
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New Carnegie Mellon report ties higher costs to restructured markets, not necessarily RTOs
Restructuring of the electric industry has benefited power producers more than consumers, says a new working paper from the Carnegie Mellon Electricity Industry Center that discounts the
Publication Date: APR 2008
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New Mexico regulators clear way for 288-MW El Paso gas-fired plant
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission last week unanimously approved a 288-MW natural gas-fired power plant El Paso Electric plans to build in El Paso, Texas.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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New Senate bill would give renewable credits another year of life; effort has broad support
Prospects for investment in renewable energy projects were buoyed last week with widespread support for a $6 billion Senate bill to extend tax credits for wind and
Publication Date: APR 2008
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PS Oklahoma to issue RFP for 450 MW of baseload deliverable starting 2012-13
Working for the first time with an independent evaluator selected by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma is helping to develop what it expects
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Power Company 1st Quarter 2008 earnings schedule
Power Company 1st Quarter 2008 earnings schedule
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Power industry net gains 21.1% to $36.9 bil, a record; sales and prices also hit new highs
The last 2007 earnings report was the worst — but power industry net income hit a record for the second straight year, with new national records for
Publication Date: APR 2008
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PwC sees M&A deals continuing in 2008 as global interest in US assets remains high
Global electricity and natural gas utility mergers and acquisitions hit a new record of $372.5 billion in 2007, 25% above the $298.8 billion worth of deals completed
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Q4 2007 Electric Utility Earnings Report (ranked by 2007 net income)
Q4 2007 Electric Utility Earnings Report (ranked by 2007 net income)
Publication Date: APR 2008
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RECs' role in a carbon market remains unclear, green trading panelists say
A national renewable energy credit market will impact any carbon market, but there is no clear understanding yet about whether the two environmental markets will hamper or
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Sempra sets $1 billion stock buyback and dividend hike back to 1991 level
Sempra Energy, as it said it would, last week, launched a $1 billion common stock buyback program using the proceeds of the formation of a joint venture
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Senate greenhouse bill to see action June 2, Boxer says; amendments lining up for debate
The Senate will begin debate June 2 on a comprehensive bill to cap greenhouse gas emissions from the power, natural gas, transportation and industrial sectors to 71%
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Sierra Club files suit against Duke Indiana's proposed 630-MW coal gasification plant
The Sierra Club took legal aim against Duke Energy Indiana's proposed 630-MW coal gasification plant late last week. Then, it got personal with Duke CEO Jim Rogers,
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Sierra Pacific coal-fired plant is facing three-year delay; power line to move ahead
Sierra Pacific Resources expects its 1,500-MW coal-fired Ely Energy Center to be delayed by at least three years, but the company is moving ahead with a major
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Some concerned about impact of MISO's plan for new markets in western region
Utilities in the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator say they generally support MISO's proposal to launch new markets on the western end of its territory, but some
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Southern Nuclear, SCE&G-Santee Cooper file with NRC for COLs to build nuclear plants
Two groups of utilities — one in Georgia and the other in South Carolina — last week took additional steps toward building a total of four nuclear
Publication Date: APR 2008
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TVA wins bid for 810-MW Southaven gas-fired plant for $461.3 million
The Tennessee Valley Authority was the winning bidder in an auction held last week for the 810-MW Southaven gas-fired plant in Mississippi, said Tom Kilgore, TVA's president
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Transmission developers start open season process for Colorado-Wyoming power line
In a move that will help Colorado utilities meet state renewable requirements, the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority, TransElect Development Co. and Western Area Power Administration last week launched
Publication Date: APR 2008
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