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Houston companies do well in northeast #electricity_auction #NRG, #DYN, #CPN

Houston companies do well in northeast electricity auction Houston electric companies made money this week at the first auction to supply back-up capacity for states along the eastern seaboard and Great Lakes. NRG, Dynegy and Calpine – all based in Houston – were all winners at selling capacity at Monday’s auction, according to analysts at … Continue reading Houston companies do well in northeast #electricity_auction #NRG, #DYN, #CPN

As Utilities Embrace Change, #FirstEnergy ’s Strategy Is Resistance and Protectionism

As Utilities Embrace Change, FirstEnergy’s Strategy Is Resistance and Protectionism EDF’s Dick Munson decries FirstEnergy’s fight against the future of energy. It’s easy to make the case that America’s electricity industry is stuck in the past. But it’s impossible to suggest a new energy future isn’t already on its way. Our electricity landscape is changing … Continue reading As Utilities Embrace Change, #FirstEnergy ’s Strategy Is Resistance and Protectionism

Governor presses case against PJM project costs to Delawareans

Governor presses case against PJM project costs to Delawareans Wilmington, DE – In a filing submitted today to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Governor Markell continued his efforts to oppose power grid manager PJM’s plan to force Delaware residents to bear unreasonably high costs for a power line project that mainly benefits businesses and … Continue reading Governor presses case against PJM project costs to Delawareans

#Exelon warns Cordova nuclear power plant could close in 2017

Exelon warns Cordova nuclear power plant could close in 2017 MOLINE — Exelon could close its Quad Cities Generating Station near Cordova in 2017 if Illinois lawmakers do not approve a new energy bill this fall, according to William Stoermer, of the company. Stoermer also said Exelon must be able to successfully sell its power … Continue reading #Exelon warns Cordova nuclear power plant could close in 2017

PJM, Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines Agree to Advance Grid Reliability

PJM, Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines Agree to Advance Grid Reliability PJM Interconnection (PJM) – a regional transmission organization (RTO) that coordinates wholesale electricity for 13 states and the District of Columbia – has signed a memorandum of understanding with nine large natural gas pipelines (the PJM Pipelines) that provide fuel for electric power generators in … Continue reading PJM, Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines Agree to Advance Grid Reliability

Maybe #Ohio should try deregulating its #utilities for real next time

Maybe Ohio should try deregulating its utilities for real next time Many media outlets reported that FirstEnergy Corp.’s new CEO, Chuck Jones, is calling for “re-regulation” of Ohio’s electric industry. It created quite the buzz. Jones stated in a recent earnings call that he never called for re-regulation, and that any assertion to the contrary … Continue reading Maybe #Ohio should try deregulating its #utilities for real next time