PJM can delay its 2019 capacity market auction for three months, says FERC New York — The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Thursday granted PJM Interconnection’s request to delay its 2019 capacity market auction by three months in order to allow time to implement rule changes ordered by the commission to address the impact of … Continue reading PJM can delay its 2019 capacity market auction for three months, says FERC→
FES to close all coal-fired & nuclear power plants FirstEnergy Solutions says it intends to close its last coal-fired power plants in Pennsylvania and Ohio in 2021-2022, although those decisions could be reversed if the Ohio-based company were to get a federal bailout via the Trump administration, Kallanish Energy reports. The bankrupt company is closing … Continue reading #FES to close all coal – fired & nuclear power plants→
Pennsylvania industrial energy users say follow Minnesota on rate design As more states undertake rate reform or some form of utility sector overhaul, regulators and industry stakeholders are learning from what has been done in other jurisdictions and service territories. The IECPA recommended the commission “implement a deliberate approach” for utilities to introduce new rate … Continue reading #Pennsylvania industrial energy users say follow #Minnesota on rate design→
After court decision, FERC backs IMM role in commission proceeding Washington — The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has backed the right of the independent market monitor for PJM Interconnection to participate in commission proceedings, in the wake of a federal court decision that threw the IMM’s standing into question. The issue is important because … Continue reading After court decision, FERC backs IMM role in commission proceeding→
Powering up the new $500 million Birdsboro Power Plant BIRDSBORO, PA — Jim Sellfinger was steaming when construction crews began digging earlier this summer to upgrade pipes to deliver water to the Birdsboro Power Plant. The $500 million gas-fired electric plant, under construction on the 30-acre former Armorcast steel foundry, requires water and gas lines … Continue reading Powering up the new $500 million #Birdsboro Power Plant→
Lightsource BP Acquires 135MW in PJM Solar Assets Marking a major milestone in its strategic US expansion, Lightsource BP has announced today the acquisition of 6 (six) solar development assets from Orion Renewable Energy Group LLC. The 135MW DC portfolio consists of projects in the liquid PJM power pool, and specifically in the rapidly growing … Continue reading Lightsource BP Acquires 135MW in PJM Solar Assets→
Stakeholders Across the Spectrum Ask FERC to Reconsider Its PJM Capacity Market Ruling Clean energy advocates, power plant owners and states fear FERC overstepped its bounds in demanding a remake of country’s biggest capacity market. Power plant operators, environmental and consumer groups, and states covered by PJM Interconnection are asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission … Continue reading Stakeholders Across the Spectrum Ask FERC to Reconsider Its PJM Capacity Market Ruling→
FirstEnergy Solutions Reluctantly files First Steps to Shutting down Nuclear Plants FirstEnergy Solutions has submitted a regulatory filing that may be the first official step in the unwanted deactivation of its three nuclear power plants over two years. The company Wednesday announced it has submitted certified fuel handler training and retraining program details to the … Continue reading #FirstEnergy Solutions Reluctantly files First Steps to Shutting down Nuclear Plants→
Unit 1 at the Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant Begins Brief Maintenance Outage BERWICK, Pa., Aug. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Operators at the Susquehanna nuclear power plant disconnected the Unit 1 reactor from the electrical grid on Saturday, August 18 to perform a brief, proactive maintenance outage. “Susquehanna’s maintenance professionals will be restoring redundancy to a … Continue reading Unit 1 at the Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant Begins Brief Maintenance Outage→
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