Wisconsin bill aims to overturn nuclear construction ban Bill 288 was introduced to the Wisconsin Senate on 6 October by sponsors led by Senator Frank Lasee. A similar bill, number 384, was submitted to the state’s Assembly on 8 October by Representative Kevin Petersen. Both have had their first reading and been referred to the … Continue reading Wisconsin bill aims to overturn nuclear construction ban
FERC investigating MISO auction over market manipulation allegations A jump in prices sparked concerns — and launched a probe — into major Texas-based utility Dynegy’s actions in the April MISO’s capacity auction. Consumer watchdog Public Citizen alleged that the generation company withheld several power plants from the auction or bid them at non-competitive prices. Illinois … Continue reading FERC investigating MISO auction over #market_manipulation allegations
Nixon’s energy plan calls for wind incentives, higher renewables requirement Missouri should adopt a building code, require power companies to offer efficiency programs and boost the amount of renewable energy utilities have to offer their customers. Those are among the strongest recommendations contained in Missouri’s new Comprehensive State Energy Plan, released Wednesday during the Midwest … Continue reading Nixon’s energy plan calls for wind incentives, higher renewables requirement
Power struggle: Industry challenges utilities on electric rates Indiana’s near lowest-in-the-nation energy prices were a key reason the Japanese maker of Subaru vehicles chose Lafayette over sites in six other states in 1986 to start U.S. production of the then little-known brand. Today, production has surged to around 300,000 vehicles per year and more than … Continue reading Power struggle: Industry challenges utilities on electric rates
NIPSCO rate case comes as change jolts industry NIPSCO’s request for an 11.5 percent hike in residential electric rates filed recently with state regulators comes at a critical juncture for the utility industry in Indiana and nationwide. New technology, such as solar and improved cogeneration, promises to disrupt utilities in traditionally regulated states like Indiana, … Continue reading #NIPSCO rate case comes as change jolts industry
EPA Allows Flexibility for CO2 Emission Deadline in ND North Dakota’s power producers knew they were going to have to reduce CO2 emissions under the EPA’s new rules. They thought it would be by about a tenth, but were shocked when it turned out to be 45 percent, 11 percent higher than the national average. … Continue reading EPA Allows Flexibility for CO2 Emission Deadline in #ND
Michigan debates energy deregulation LANSING — Some of Michigan’s biggest companies and school districts are fighting bills that would alter rules that govern competition in a partially deregulated electricity market. The debate, fueled by a high-stakes lobbying fight between two major utilities and their competitors, is intensifying this fall and is among a number of … Continue reading #Michigan debates energy #deregulation
ISOs, RTOs Outline Winterization Efforts In presentations to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the nation’s regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and independent system operators (ISOs) on Sept. 17 outlined measures they are taking to prevent issues if faced with extreme weather this winter. The measures are to prevent widespread generation outages as occurred during the … Continue reading ISOs, RTOs Outline Winterization Efforts
Nuclear power plant in Kansas celebrates 30th anniversary TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — With last week’s 30th anniversary celebration of the Wolf Creek nuclear power plant in Kansas comes a softening in opinions from some environmentalists toward such facilities due to more immediate concerns over climate change they say is related to the use of coal. … Continue reading Nuclear power plant in #Kansas celebrates 30th anniversary
MGE plans for the future Marianne Ewig wonders what the planet will be like for her grandchildren. She worries about climate change, as humans continue to spew carbon into the atmosphere. “I’m concerned about what I have done by not paying attention,” she says. “Now that I’m paying attention I’m going to do my best … Continue reading #MGE plans for the future
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