The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) is gearing up for its summer committee meetings, where participants will discuss some of the thorniest energy-related topics confronting state regulators, including rate design, the Clean Power Plan and more.
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The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) announced on Thursday that it has approved Minnesota Power’s 2015 integrated resource plan, which will guide the further diversification of the utility’s portfolio throughout the next 10 years.
“The commission’s approval affirms Minnesota Po... Read More »
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) recently announced the recipients of its GEA Honors 2016 awards, recognizing innovative leaders in geothermal energy technology advancement, economic development and environmental protection.
The GEA held its 2016 Honor award ceremony on June 7 in Reno, Ne... Read More »
Otter Tail Power Co., which provides electricity for customers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, submitted a plan to state regulators this month that calls for shutting down its older Hoot Lake coal-fired plant near Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and increasing its clean energy initiatives.
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The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and the Institute for Electric Innovation (IEI) announced a new partnership on Thursday with startup Incubator 1776 and the launch of a new innovation competition, the 1776 Challenge Cup.
“The electric power industry is working to develop and cultivate new i... Read More »
Ohio is well positioned to try and plan for implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan if it survives legal challenges, even though it opposes the rule, Asim Haque, chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), recently told Daily Energy Insid... Read More »
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on Wednesday was named the number one greenest energy company in the 2016 Newsweek Green Rankings, one of the most prestigious international measures of corporate environmental excellence.
“We're honored to be recognized as the greenest energy provid... Read More »
The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) opened a working case on Thursday that invites stakeholders to submit topics for discussion regarding improved utility regulation policies for investor-owned electric utilities in the state of Missouri.
Interested stakeholders are asked to submit writ... Read More »
Exelon Corp. announced an intention on Wednesday to file a second 20-year license extension to extend the operations at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station in an effort to continue to provide safe, carbon-free energy to Pennsylvania residents.
“The second license renewal of the Peach Bottom... Read More »
The Talen Energy Corp. announced on Tuesday that it is seeking to add co-firing capabilities to the Montour plant in Washingtonville, Pennsylvania, by securing natural gas, and is seeking a contractor to construct, own and operate a new pipeline to the facility.
Talen Energy’s board of direct... Read More »