The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) long-awaited transmission planning and cost-allocation proposal is being considered on May 13 in a special meeting. Before the introduction of this particular rule, first proposed nearly two years ago, advocacy groups have been debating issues conn... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a final rule on transmission permitting and announced a commitment for up to $331 million to add more than 2,000 megawatts (MW) of additional grid capacity throughout the Western United States.
The final rule will establish the Coordinated Interagency ... Read More »
As the U.S. energy industry moves further from coal as a resource, many options have arisen as replacements, but a new report from the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), backs nuclear repowering.
Accord... Read More »
According to Duke Energy’s 2023 Impact Report, electric generation carbon emissions are down 48 percent since 2005 and the company is plowing forward to its 2050 clean energy transition strategy.
“As the company executes its clean energy transition, it is assembling a sophisticated puzzle,â€... Read More »
The newly finalized package of rules released today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limiting coal-fired power plant emissions could further strain grid reliability in the United States, say stakeholders.
“EPA’s suite of new regulations will affect the generation sources that... Read More »
While the average cost of home heating is down significantly nationwide, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), a $2 billion cut to the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) isn't helping those low income families who are struggling more than ... Read More »
Avangrid released its 2023 Sustainability Report this week on Earth Day, providing an update on its progress in meeting its sustainability commitments.
The report, “Our journey continues: Advancing the clean energy transition,"  details how Avangrid achieved progress on more than 85 percent of i... Read More »
Kentucky Power intends to file a Demand-Side Management (DSM) proposal with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) on May 1 that will include new energy efficiency programs.Â
Those programs include a Home Energy Improvement Program and Commercial Energy Solutions Program. Both offer energy... Read More »
A Kansas bill supported by Evergy Inc., the state’s largest electric utility, has been signed into law and stands to make it easier for companies to build more energy generation to meet rising power demands.
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on April 18 signed into law House Bill (HB) 2527, wh... Read More »
Working with the National Football League (NFL) and a local tourism nonprofit, DTE Energy intends to use its MIGreenPower and Natural Gas Balance programs to offset emissions linked to the production and operation of this year’s NFL Draft in Detroit.
The annual draft is a massive undertaking, w... Read More »