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As Trump Dismantles Clean Air Rules, an Industry Lawyer Delivers for Ex-Clients

As Trump Dismantles Clean Air Rules, an Industry Lawyer Delivers for Ex-Clients WASHINGTON — As a corporate lawyer, William L. Wehrum worked for the better part of a decade to weaken air pollution rules by fighting the Environmental Protection Agency in court on behalf of chemical manufacturers, refineries, oil drillers and coal-burning power plants. Now, … Continue reading As Trump Dismantles Clean Air Rules, an Industry Lawyer Delivers for Ex-Clients

Stakeholders Across the Spectrum Ask FERC to Reconsider Its PJM Capacity Market Ruling

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 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

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

#Utah energy cooperative exploring nuclear power in #Idaho

Utah energy cooperative exploring nuclear power in Idaho LOGAN, Utah (AP) — A small commercial nuclear reactor that a Utah energy cooperative wants to build in Idaho would be game-changing for energy customers if the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approves the project, a high-ranking federal official said this week at a conference. Members of the … Continue reading #Utah energy cooperative exploring nuclear power in #Idaho

State of #Utah solar: Installations take a dip while industry adjusts to net metering change

State of Utah solar: Installations take a dip while industry adjusts to net metering change Rooftop solar seems to have lost some of its shine in Utah, but industry and clean air advocates say the alternative energy source still has a bright future. Electricity provider Rocky Mountain Power filed its most recent net metering report … Continue reading State of #Utah solar: Installations take a dip while industry adjusts to net metering change

Mine cleanup funds at risk as coal power suppliers lose customers

Mine cleanup funds at risk as coal power suppliers lose customers The defection of local electric cooperatives from a Colorado power wholesaler could imperil cleanup funds for coal mines in two Western states, according to an environmental group’s complaint to federal regulators. Tri-State Generation and Transmission operates mines in Colorado and Wyoming. If the company … Continue reading Mine cleanup funds at risk as coal power suppliers lose customers

PG_&_E ‘s landmark energy storage projects snagged by pushback

PG&E’s landmark energy storage projects snagged by pushback Ratepayer advocates and consumer groups claim the selection process is flawed and not transparent. It may not be smooth sailing for Pacific Gas and Electric’s landmark energy storage projects. Totaling 567 MW, 2,270 MWh, the four projects were hailed as the largest battery storage investment ever proposed … Continue reading PG_&_E ‘s landmark energy storage projects snagged by pushback