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Expanded whistleblower protection bill to cover fraud, abuse, waste
New legislation introduced on Monday by U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR), Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) would strengthen protections for whistleblowers, after a report requested by the Government Accountability Office revealed instances of retaliation and intimidation within the Dep... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/shutterstock_83211922-300x218.jpg)
Maryland Public Service Commission initiates distribution systems proceeding
The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) announced on Monday that it is launching a proceeding to review electric distribution systems in the state, drawing on insight gained from recent data from technical conferences. The proceeding will be conducted to ensure that distribution systems in M... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/shutterstock_344750282-300x200.jpg)
NEI report reveals how the energy renaissance strengthened America’s economy
A second reported filed on Thursday in the New Energy Institute’s (NEI’s) Energy Accountability Series (EAS) found that America’s economy would currently be much weaker had oil and natural gas resources not been developed during the energy renaissance. The report delved into what would happ... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/shutterstock_55035709-300x201.jpg)
Wisconsin to build a natural gas-fueled generating facility with solar field
Wisconsin began one of its largest economic and job growth projects on Thursday, announcing Alliant Energy’s Riverside Energy Center expansion, a 700-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fueled generating facility that integrates a two MW solar field. The project will cost approximately $700 million and ... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/stoddard.jpg)
Daniel G. Stoddard
Stoddard promoted to Dominion chief nuclear officer
Dominion Nuclear President and Chief Nuclear Officer David A. Heacock will retire from his position effective March 1, making room for Daniel G. Stoddard, current senior vice president of nuclear operations, to step into the role beginning Oct. 1. During the seven-month transition, Stoddard will ... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/shutterstock_27807166-300x199.jpg)
ICC approves Ameren grid improvement acceleration
Ameren Illinois, a subsidiary of Ameren Corp., recently received approval for its proposal for the acceleration of grid improvements and a smart meter deployment program from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), an order that will facilitate the installation of new meters on all customers’ prem... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/shutterstock_309285761-300x200.jpg)
Nine new EV charging stations to be installed at Duluth, Minnesota’s Canal Park
Minnesota Power and Enbridge announced on Thursday that they would be partnering with the city of Duluth, Minn., and Hunt Electric to provide a nine-vehicle charging station for solar-powered electric vehicles (EVs) at Duluth’s Canal Park. The carport, covered by a 54 kW solar panel canopy, wil... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/shutterstock_316842302-300x200.jpg)
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approves Fortis’ acquisition of ITC
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) voted on Friday to approve an application by Fortis, Inc., that will authorize the acquisition of ITC Holdings Corp. “We are pleased with the vote from the PSCW, and look forward to doing business in the State of Wisconsin,” Barry Perry, pres... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/shutterstock_106377965-300x200.jpg)