The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently published extensive data on the relative costs associated with the construction of utility-scale power plants based on technology type.
“For fuel-consuming electricity generation technologies, fuel costs often make up a substantial porti... Read More »
The Colorado Mining Association (CMA) recently concluded a long and thorough search for candidates for the position of president and CEO, selecting past Colorado Petroleum Association (CPA) President Stan Dempsey, Jr.
“I am tremendously excited to be selected as the new President of the Colorad... Read More »
FirstEnergy Corp. announced on Friday that it has completed nuclear, coal and natural gas generating station updates to meet peak, above average demand for customers in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania this summer.
"Preparing to meet the higher electricity demands of summer through safe, clea... Read More »
Orange & Rockland (O&R) announced on Thursday that it is prepared to meet the high demand for electricity this summer, with ongoing investments in energy efficiency and infrastructure to help its customers use less energy, save money and reduce carbon emissions.
O&R has invested approximately $1... Read More »
Minnesota Power announced on Thursday that the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved its request to construct its first community solar garden in Duluth, Minnesota, the first of what Minnesota Power says will be many such gardens.
“We appreciate the commissioners’ thoughtful a... Read More »
A program launched by ComEd in 2014 that enables customers to earn credits towards their electric bills by voluntarily reducing energy use during peak hours has reached record enrollment leading up to the summer months this year, with 160,000 participating customers.
From June 1 through Septembe... Read More »
Appalachian Power recently announced a 20-year purchased power agreement comprising 120 megawatts (MW) of new wind generation, an acquisition that will increase the company’s wind generation by nearly one-third, to a total of 495 MW.
The long-term purchase by Appalachian Power aligns with the ... Read More »
NorthWestern Energy announced submitted its annual natural gas supply cost tracker on Wednesday to the Montana Public Service Commission for approval, which will result in an estimated average monthly increase of $6.82 for consumers.
The annual filing will make significant changes to NorthWester... Read More »
Kentucky’s coal-fired electricity generating utilities are struggling to stay competitive by converting their power plants to other sources of fuel amid a downturn in the nation’s coal industry and in response to stringent environmental regulations.
“Utilities are generally looking a bit mo... Read More »
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) announced on Wednesday that its electric cooperatives are preparing for the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, which will run through November 30 and could include 10 to 16 named tropical storms.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admini... Read More »