Central Maine Power plans 200-mile, 345-kV line to improve its reliability
In a move that would bolster the grid in northern New England, Central Maine Power plans to build a 200-mile, 345-kV line from Orrington, Maine, to Newington,
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Common ground is sought between Ohio governor, House speaker on energy legislation
With the Ohio General Assembly on spring break and not scheduled to return to Columbus until April 1, Governor Ted Strickland and House Speaker Jon Husted are
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Despite falling dollar, trans-Atlantic deals not seen by EEI London stock analysts
Do not expect much cross-Atlantic merger and acquisition activity in the US power sector — even with the declining value of the dollar compared to the Euro
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Document puts flesh on bones as DOE mulls putting nuclear waste into the private sector
New evidence emerged last week that the Department of Energy is considering a plan to transfer its troubled nuclear waste repository program to a government-chartered corporation.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Dominion, PJM reach queuing settlement that PJM says could be model for others
The PJM Interconnection has resolved a dispute with Dominion Resources Service over the grid operator's delaying of interconnection studies for new capacity at a Pennsylvania power plant,
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Duquesne says PJM stonewalling on auction dispute; threatens a formal complaint to FERC
Duquesne Light is threatening to complain to federal regulators about the PJM Interconnection's auction process if the Mid-Atlantic grid operator does not "engage in meaningful discussions" with
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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EPA's ozone standard gets boos all around: too tough for industry, too flabby for others
The Bush administration strengthened the national air-quality standard for ozone last week, dealing a potentially expensive blow to electric utilities, oil refineries and other industries that may
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Exports drain supply for US utilities, but rail, barge capacity now in 'better shape'
The recent spike in coal exports is draining supply for US utilities, but improved railroad and barge capacity will make it easier to seek out new coal
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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FCC hears of unauthorized pole attachments, subsidies and other woes from electric utilities
All pole attachments are not alike, and federal regulators should not regard utility poles simply as conduits used to deliver broadband, cable television and other services to
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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FERC to take a good look at New England load-response program, it tells senators
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Joseph Kelliher is reassuring two senators from Maine that FERC will take its time reviewing ISO New England's recent changes to its
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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House panel leaning hard on EPA chief for greenhouse gas regulation decision
A congressional panel is vowing to get aggressive in pushing the Bush administration to answer the Supreme Court and determine if greenhouse gas emissions pollute the air
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Illinois commission approves bids to provide power for one year to Commonwealth Edison
Electricity costs will be going up soon for northern Illinois customers of Commonwealth Edison after state regulators last week approved the Chicago-based utility's purchase of market power
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Illinois commission says FERC should put affiliate-transaction limitations on ComEd
Illinois regulators asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission last week not to grant Exelon the waiver it has requested of affiliate-transaction rules involving the company's Commonwealth Edison
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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In Connecticut contract briefs, confusion over CO2, renewable certificates emerges
Federal confusion over the interplay of carbon trading and renewable energy certificates make it a hazard for utilities to sign long-term REC deals, warned Connecticut's consumer counsel.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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John McCain beats Democratic rivals in making CO2 a priority: EEI speakers
Republican Sen. John McCain, if elected president, would be more likely to make climate change a priority than either leading Democratic candidate, agreed speakers at the Edison
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Kansas approves Aquila acquisition, but many hurdles remain in Missouri
Great Plains Energy and Black Hills Corp. have secured the approval of Kansas regulators for their effort to buy Aquila, leaving Missouri as the final regulatory hurdle
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Louisiana PSC to review incentive-based mechanism for recovery of fuel costs
The Louisiana Public Service Commission is investigating the idea of developing an incentive-based mechanism for fuel cost recovery, and last week merchant producers agreed it would lower
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Manufacturers association report sees dire outcome under Senate GHG bill
Legislation pending in the Senate that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions 70% below 2005 levels in 2050, would cost millions of jobs, significantly increase energy costs and
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Maryland PSC backs bill to give it control over Calvert Cliffs' decommissioning fund
The Maryland Public Service Commission said last week it favors legislation to limit the amount ratepayers must pay to decommission the 1,735-MW Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant. The
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Michigan governor, attorney general trade barbs on eve of important vote on electric bill
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox last week inveighed against "a radical restructuring of electric energy legislation," a reference to ongoing efforts by some legislators to roll back
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Moody's: Utilities to boost use of natural gas as coal generation expected to decrease
Moody's Investors Service Thursday said it expects electric utilities to increase their reliance on natural gas as a generating fuel as they are forced to build new
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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NStar loses round in fight for incentives for blocking generator must-run contracts
NStar has lost an initial round in its bid to receive a controversial "litigation incentive" that one opponent says could make the Massachusetts utility into a "private
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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New Mexico transmission agency focused on building lines for exporting 'green' power
The New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority is working with in-state and regional utilities to figure out how the agency can help export New Mexico's renewable energy
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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New York PSC to convene hearings today on Iberdrola deal for Energy East
New York regulators will begin evidentiary hearings today on Iberdrola's purchase of Energy East because parties failed to reach a settlement by a March 12 deadline.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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North Dakota waives annual waiting period for Basin's proposed wind-power project
Basin Electric is gearing up to provide 1,500 MW in the next decade to its 120 member rural utilities in part by proposing the $240 million, 115.5-MW
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Northwest power council considers adding geothermal to its supply plan
Northwest utilities such as Idaho Power, PacifiCorp and Puget Sound Energy are soliciting enough geothermal power that the Northwest Power and Conservation Council is considering including it
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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PNM Resources plans for possible cuts in expenditures on proposed rate order
PNM Resources is making plans to cut capital expenditures and reduce operating expenses in the wake of a draft order that slashes a proposed rate hike.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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RUS funding for all generation, transmmission and distribution
RUS funding for all generation, transmmission and distribution
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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RUS loans for coal-fired generation since 1980
RUS loans for coal-fired generation since 1980
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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RUS, like others, wrestles with quantifying risk of coal plants, which it is not financing
The federal government, facing questions like those that private-sector lenders are dealing with, is also trying to figure out a fair rate for financing the coal-fired power
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Report says Maine should boost renewables, demand response as intra-state grid opens up
A report to Maine regulators recommended the state increase renewables and demand response to ease possible electricity price hikes that may occur as its grid becomes less
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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S&P renewables reality check finds them too little, costly and 'painful' for ratings
Standard & Poor's Ratings last week labeled renewable energy expensive, inadequate to meet even existing portfolio standards, and probably bad for utilities' credit quality — especially if
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Sokol steps down as CEO at MidAmerican Energy, but keeps post of board chairman
Long-time MidAmerican Energy Holdings chief David Sokol has stepped down as CEO but will retain the position of board chairman, according to a statement released last week
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Three religious groups oppose Dominion's proposed 585-MW coal plant in Virginia
Members of three major religions in the US last week asked Governor Tim Kaine of Virginia to oppose Dominion Virginia's proposed 585-MW coal-fired plant in Wise County.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Two California commissions put aside differences, adopt greenhouse gas plan
After a unique months-long collaboration, the California Public Utilities Commission and the California Energy Commission last week each unanimously approved identical recommendations asking the state's Air Resources
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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US renewable generation 1993-2007 (GWh)
US renewable generation 1993-2007 (GWh)
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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US renewable portfolio standards
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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AEP, Allegheny get incentives they wanted for PATH; will go to states later this year
American Electric Power and Potomac-Appalachian Transmission Highline project co-sponsor Allegheny Energy have begun routing studies and environmental assessments for the $1.8 billion, 765-kV project and intend to
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Aquila loses $5.4 mil in what it hopes is its last year; merger premium soars to 21.7%
Aquila swung to a $5.4 million net loss last year — what it hopes is the last — down from 2006 net income of $23.9 million.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Avista seeks 9.2% electric rate increase to help cover investments, dam relicensing
Avista has told Washington regulators that it needs to recover capital investments in aging infrastructure and costs of relicensing five hydroelectric dams and has requested a $36.6
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Cleco seeks up to 450 MW of peaking capacity for one year, beginning January 1
Cleco last week released a request for proposals for up to 450 MW of short-term flexible peaking capacity for one year beginning January 1.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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ComEd preparing to buy 1,500 MW of power, also renewable certificates
Commonwealth Edison is powering up on two fronts in Illinois as it prepares to enter into one-year power purchase agreements for about 1,500 MW and buy renewable
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Connecticut solicitation attracts 11 proposals to build peaking units
The Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control said it received 11 proposals, six from the state's two utilities and five from others, in response to its solicitation
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Duke buys a hedge against drought: option for 520 MW from S.C. merchant
Faced with a persistent drought and reduced output from its hydroelectric plants, Duke Energy Carolinas said last week it purchased an insurance policy of sorts: an option
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Environmental Defense officer calls for new structure to get carbon storage under way
A managing director of a top environmental group called for a new "regulatory and legal structure" that would guide the development of underground CO2 storage in the
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Environmental groups sue to halt EKPC's planned 278-MW Smith 1 coal-fired plant
East Kentucky Power Cooperative failed to encounter stiff opposition from environmentalists when it built a 268-MW coal-fired generating station three years ago and started construction on a
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Environmentalists battle against Swepco's proposed 600-MW coal-fired Arkansas plant
A Louisiana administrative law judge last week recommended that regulators approve Southwestern Electric Power's plan to build a 600-MW coal-fired plant in Arkansas, but environmentalists are fighting
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Eyeing import tax on GHGs, House panel hears White House warn of 'dangerous path'
Congress is debating how to stir developing countries to control their greenhouse gas emissions if the US imposes a carbon cap on domestic industries — a mechanism
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Final word on corridors sets stage for federal action to get lines built, also for more battles
The Department of Energy made it final last week: It will not change its mind on the designations it made last fall of national interest electric transmission
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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FirstEnergy attorney warns Ohio energy legislation 'unconstitutional'
FirstEnergy attorney Ted Olson warned Ohio lawmakers last week that energy legislation passed by the state Senate in late October and under review in the House of
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Florida bill would ease siting, streamline approval process for transmission lines
Florida Power & Light, Progress Energy Florida and Tampa Electric each are planning transmission lines to help keep pace with growth in demand, but they are finding
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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GAO chops FERC on cross-subsidization, but Kelliher slams report as 'simply incorrect'
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has made "few substantive changes to either its merger review process or its post-merger oversight" since the Energy Policy Act of 2005
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Investors talk of 'disaster' for renewables if Congress does not extend tax credits
Billions of dollars and thousands of megawatts are at stake, according to high-level investors who urged Congress to extend federal tax credits to develop wind, solar and
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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KCP&L decides not to build 100-MW wind farm, citing financial uncertainties
Kansas City Power & Light is taking heat from Missouri regulatory staff and stakeholders for its decision not to build a 100-MW wind farm.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Kansas governor likely to veto legislation approving 1,400-MW coal-fired generation
Overwhelmingly, though not entirely by veto-proof margins, Kansas legislators last Thursday gave final approval to a bill that allows Sunflower Electric Power to build two 700-MW coal-fired
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Maryland House committee hearings address smart grids, net metering, restructuring
A Maryland House committee last week held hearings on five proposed energy policy bills now under consideration in the General Assembly.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Maryland, Constellation sue each other over law that changed restructuring
The state of Maryland and one of its largest investor-owned utilities sued each other last week over a 2006 law that gives ratepayers $386 million in credits
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Michigan lawmaker sees broad support for legislation rolling back electric choice
Michigan lawmakers are applying the finishing touches to legislation that would restrict customer participation in the state's electric choice program and give Detroit Edison and Consumers Energy,
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Michigan muni bill sweeps through Legislature; governor to sign it soon
Michigan's 41 municipal electric systems soon will have the option of partnering with independent power producers or other non-regulated entities on power plant or transmission projects, thanks
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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MidAmerican Energy Holdings net up 29.8% as unregulated power sales surge in Illinois
MidAmerican Energy Holdings' net income gained 29.8% to $1.19 billion — the third straight annual record — with the sixth straight annual record profit at utility MidAmerican
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Missouri appeals court hands Aquila setback on South Harper peaking plant
A Missouri appeals court last week ruled against Aquila and the Missouri Public Service Commission in a long-running dispute over the utility's 315-MW South Harper peaking power
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Missouri cooperative cancels 660-MW coal plant on costs, GHG uncertainty
Associated Electric Cooperative is canceling its plans to build a 660-MW coal-fired plant near Norborne, Missouri, because of increasing construction costs and regulatory uncertainties.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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NERC offers its 'violation severity levels' although industry support not all there yet
The North American Electric Reliability Corp. has submitted for approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission "violation severity levels" for NERC's 83 reliability standards for the bulk
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Pepco net improves 34.6% to $334 million with most of the gain at Power Delivery
Pepco Holdings' net income gained 34.6% to $334.2 million, second only to the record $371.2 million in 2005, with earnings up in every segment except "other nonregulated"
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Platts Podcast
Congress analyzes cap-and-trade system for carbon dioxide
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Power capacity buyers oppose PJM hike in reference prices for capacity market
The PJM Interconnection recently proposed a sharp increase in basic reference prices for its forward capacity market, and capacity buyers including utilities, state officials and industrial companies,
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Power industry Q4 2007 financial results
Power industry Q4 2007 financial results
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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SCE&G to need more than 1,200 MW of baseload by 2019, resource plan says
South Carolina Electric & Gas will need nearly 1,900 MW of new generating capacity by 2019 to keep pace with growing demand, and more than two-thirds of
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Sierra Pacific Resources' 1,500-MW coal-fired plant faces two-year delay
A longer-than-expected federal review is delaying by about two years a plan by Sierra Pacific Resources to build a 1,500-MW coal-fired power plant in northeastern Nevada.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Some utilities need to be more aggressive to be ready for carbon constraints: report
Many Western utility resource plans incorporate future carbon regulations but some need to take far more aggressive action to be ready for a carbon constrained world, according
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Southeast water dispute set to be resolved in federal court, with passing of deadline
The water dispute among Georgia, Florida and Alabama, which boiled over last year as hydroelectric production dried up, is expected to be settled in federal court now
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Specialists detail essentials for renewables: subsidies, mandates and more transmission
To get commercial wind and solar generators built, subsidies and mandates are essential in both Europe and the US, speakers said Wednesday at the Washington International Renewable
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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TVA seeks 1,000 MW to meet rising demand and mitigate drought losses
The Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking up to 1,000 MW of intermediate and peaking power to help meet its growing demand and replace hydro generation caused by
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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The strain between coal and non-coal utilities shows up as they try to shape climate policy
In anticipation of federal analyses of the climate change bill pending in the Senate, the electric utility lobby, divided among those with heavy carbon emissions and those
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Two respond to New Jersey solicitation to build offshore wind farm up to 350 MW
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has received at least two responses to its request for proposals to build an offshore wind farm of up to
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Westar Energy net gains 1.8% to $167 million, but stock sales mean lower earnings per share
Westar Energy's net income climbed 1.8% to $167.4 million on revenue of $1.73 billion, up 7.5%, as power sales gained 11.8% to a record 30,150 GWh, beating
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Westar to voluntarily take inventory of GHG emissions, develop plan to reduce them
Westar Energy last week agreed voluntarily to measure greenhouse gas emissions from its fossil-fired plants and develop a plan for reducing those emissions over time.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Western generators protest NERC registry decision; NERC offers a fix for retailer issue
The North American Electric Reliability Corp. is facing another challenge to its decisions about who must appear, and in what categories, in the compliance registries that have
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Wisconsin utilities see no near-term alternative to MISO membership
Wisconsin utilities have major problems with the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, but plan to stay with the grid operator for now, according to a report filed
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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With lots of generation blowing in the wind, grid integration plans aim to avoid problems
If the answer to the country's thirst for renewable energy resources is blowing in the wind, the utility industry is trying to make sure it is asking
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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