The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently announced that Western Plains Energy LLC has received membership, joining the ranks of the RFA’s producer members.
“We are thrilled to announce that Western Plains Energy has joined our organization,” RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen said. “... Read More »
The National Mining Association (NMA) named Ashley Burke as the new senior vice president for communications on Wednesday, which will include the oversight of the organization’s internal and external initiatives.
“We are very pleased to have Ashley’s two dozen years of communications exper... Read More »
Two members of the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission gave presentations at a recent conference that was held to foster discussion on policy issues relating to changes in the bulk-power system.
Presenting on behalf of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), Commissio... Read More »
Great Plains Energy, Inc., parent company of KCP&L and Westar Energy, Inc., recently announced the acquisition of Westar Energy, in a deal with a combined cash and stock value totaling $12.2 billion.
“Westar and KCP&L are trusted neighbors and have worked together for generations in Kansas,” ... Read More »
The University of Tulsa (TU) announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with the Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) to power the university with photovoltaic solar panels, to be installed on the roof of the Case Tennis Center.
“PSO is proud to work with an innovative and forward thinking... Read More »
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, recently issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Sweetheart Lake Hydroelectric Project planned for Juneau, Alaska.
The original application was filed on May 29, 2014, by Juneau Hydro... Read More »
API’s Colorado Petroleum Council Executive Director Tracee Bentley warned on Friday that a newly released map shows that Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) Initiative 78 would ban all oil and natural gas development.
Initiative 78 would require that all oil and natural gas de... Read More »
Ameren Illinois gave a presentation at the Illinois Commerce Commission at its annual policy meeting on summer preparedness and announced on Saturday that it is prepared to meet the anticipated summer demand for electricity.
The presentation covered Ameren Illinois’ investment in distribution ... Read More »
The Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) recently praised steps taken by the New Energy Industry Task Force at it May 26 meeting in Nevada.
The Task Force assembled to evaluate new policy options and to consider strategies for implementing increased clean energy options in the state.
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The U.S. Senate’s Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) led a proposal with 14 senators on Saturday to reform the federal coal leasing program that requires more science-backed decision making.
The Interior Department began an initiative to review and u... Read More »