As Duke Energy Carolinas invests in modernization and transitions to cleaner electricity generation, it has requested a 10 percent hike in rates for its 591,000 customers to help fund it.
This will amount to a revenue increase of around $168 million for the utility, supposing the Public Service C... Read More »
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released new guidelines designed to enhance industry offshore and onshore safety.
API recently released its newest valve standard as part of the industry’s continuous efforts to improve operational safety and environmental protection. Specification 6A... Read More »
Alabama Power recently announced that it is collaborating with homebuilders to construct energy-efficient homes that feature advanced energy products and home automation.
“We continuously strive to provide innovative energy solutions to improve the quality of life for our customers,” Greg Bar... Read More »
NorthWestern Energy recently announced that it plans to join the Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM), which is operated by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), by April 2021.
NorthWestern cited lower costs, more efficient use of renewable energy and greater power grid reliability... Read More »
Five new members were named to the Alliance to Save Energy’s Board of Directors last week, strengthening the organization’s leadership with extensive experience with the energy industry across all sectors.
The newly-elected members include Greg Bergtold, business advocacy director, The Dow Ch... Read More »
New York State is seeking solicitations to build more than 800 megawatts of new offshore wind projects in the state.
This offering, issued by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), is a first step toward the state’s goal of 2,400 megawatts of offshore wind by 2... Read More »
An auction to supply electricity to customers of AEP Ohio has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), setting its standard service offer through May 2020.
In all, four bidders won the arrangement, resulting in an average clearing price of $46.16 per megawatt hour for the ... Read More »
Newly released Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) study findings revealed total nuclear generating costs are down 19 percent from 2012 and existing nuclear is cheaper than replacing with natural gas.
“Through the Delivering the Nuclear Promise campaign and other initiatives, the hardworking men and... Read More »
Lone Star Natural Gas Liquids will construct a new natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionation facility at its operation in Mont Belvieu, Texas.
This is the company’s seventh fractionation facility. The 150,000 barrel per day fractionator will provide the capacity required to supplement the increa... Read More »
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is joining utilities and other entities in advocating for more veterans to be considered for work within the industry.
“We are surrounded by #UtilityCareers opportunities, but they often hide in plain sight because job-seekers are unaware of the ... Read More »