Talen to limit, then end coal use at Brunner Island plant in Pennsylvania Talen Energy will begin to phase out coal burn at its Brunner Island Steam Electric Station in Pennsylvania in five years’ time before ending coal use altogether in 2029, it said. The utility said it had reached a settlement with the Sierra … Continue reading #Talen to limit, then end coal use at #Brunner_Island plant in #Pennsylvania
January NYISO coal/oil generation shot up 202% on extreme cold Coal/oil generation in the New York Independent System Operator footprint shot up 202.4% year on year in January, as nuclear generation remained the lead fuel source with a 16.2% year-on-year increase, according to ISO data. Total coal/oil generation averaged 9,748 MWh/d in January, compared with … Continue reading January NYISO coal / oil generation shot up 202% on extreme cold
Why Coal Energy’s Recent Comeback Will Be Short Lived Coal stocks have had a strong run over the past year, mainly on hopes the Trump Administration would drive higher demand and industry profits . So far, there’s been some evidence that coal production has made a bit of a comeback as exports have increased, primarily … Continue reading Why Coal Energy’s Recent Comeback Will Be Short Lived
Can the Coal Industry Withstand Challenges Ahead? The coal industry remains beleaguered, with challenges from domestic and international markets. In the United States, strong competition from natural gas, stringent regulations and additional impetus to solar and wind power generation through the extension of tax credits are steadily luring away utility operators from coal. Moreover, coal-producing … Continue reading Can the Coal Industry Withstand Challenges Ahead?
Natural gas killed coal – now renewables and batteries are taking over To avoid dangerous climate change, we can’t rely on natural gas replacing coal Over the past decade, coal has been increasingly replaced by cheaper, cleaner energy sources. US coal power production has dropped by 44% (866 terawatt-hours [TWh]). It’s been replaced by natural … Continue reading Natural gas killed coal – now renewables and batteries are taking over
Coal CEO blasts federal agency’s decision on power grid WASHINGTON — A decision by an independent energy agency to reject the Trump administration’s plan to bolster the coal industry could lead to more closures of coal-fired power plants and the loss of thousands of jobs, a top coal executive said Tuesday. Robert Murray, CEO of … Continue reading Coal CEO blasts federal agency’s decision on power grid
Coal’s Best Bet for a Bailout May Now Come From Rust Belt The U.S. coal industry’s best hope for a bailout may lie in the Rust Belt now that Washington’s plan has fizzled. The largest U.S. power grid — covering Pennsylvania, Ohio and other states — has been considering an initiative that may keep struggling … Continue reading Coal ‘s Best Bet for a Bailout May Now Come From Rust Belt
This is how coal dies — super cheap renewables plus battery storage Solar, wind, and battery prices are dropping so fast that, in Colorado, building new renewable power plus battery storage is now cheaper than running old coal plants. This increasingly renders existing coal plants obsolete. Two weeks ago, Xcel Energy quietly reported dozens of … Continue reading This is how coal dies — super cheap renewables plus battery storage
DOE’s compensation scheme for coal and nuclear is dead – Now what? In a January 8 Order, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) swiftly dismissed the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposed out-of-market compensation scheme for coal and nuclear units. DOE’s proposal would have provided guaranteed profits to coal and nuclear plants, despite the … Continue reading DOE ’s compensation scheme for coal and nuclear is dead – Now what?
Coal to the rescue as record cold grips the East Coal-fired power plants are king again as sub-zero temperatures sent demand for heating and electricity soaring on the East Coast Friday in the largest energy market in the nation. Coal outpaced both natural gas and nuclear power plants in the PJM market, which extends from … Continue reading Coal to the rescue as record cold grips the East
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