Georgia Power to begin ash pond closures at decommissioned Plant Branch facility
Georgia Power continues to make progress in the closing ash ponds at the decommissioned Plant Branch coal-fired power facility in Georgia. The company will begin the dewatering process in January 2019. Dewatering is a significant step in the closure process, where the ultimate goal at Plant Branc... Read More »United States becomes crude oil, petroleum net exporter for one week in November
For one week in November, the United States exported more crude oil and petroleum products than it imported, for the first time since data collection began in 1991. For years, the country has decreased imports of crude oil even as it increases exports of petroleum and crude oil. Oil production r... Read More »Joe Manchin
Manchin appointed ranking member on Senate energy committee
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has been named the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), beginning in the 116th Congress. “I am excited for the opportunity to continue to serve West Virginians in this new role as the lead Democrat on the Senate Committee on Energ... Read More »Kentucky PSC discusses ways to simplify rate adjustments for rural electric distribution cooperatives
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) said Wednesday that it would implement on a pilot basis a revised process to simplify how rural electric distribution cooperatives apply for rate adjustments. “This effort is very much in keeping with Governor Bevin’s initiative to reduce unneeded ... Read More »House energy subcommitee examines public-private partnerships for federal energy management
The House Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing Wednesday on increasing energy efficiency savings and energy conservation in federal facilities and programs through Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESCPs) and Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESCs). The subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Fred Up... Read More »New York Power Authority to invest $250M in electric grid for better access to renewables
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will invest $250 million to upgrade the electric grid to give residents greater access to renewable energy resources, such as wind and solar power. The $250 million investment will add up to 150 megawatts (MW) of grid flexibility projects between now and 2015,... Read More »Venita McCellon-Allen