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The Bulletin: Plans to construct a new power plant in Killingly were dealt a serious blow this week after a federal agency upheld a request to end an energy supply agreement between the developers of the project and ISO-New England. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Monday accepted a November termination filing by ISO-NE citing […]
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Renewables Now: According to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data recently released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), solar, wind and other renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower) are now adding more than 2,250 MW of new generating capacity each month. For perspective, […]
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S&P Capital IQ ($): The first hybrid resource in the Midcontinent ISO is expected to start operations in early 2022 after Entergy Arkansas LLC puts the finishing touches on a new facility in Searcy that will use both solar power and batteries. Hybrid resources are expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. Solar is […]
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S&P Capital IQ ($): Rural electric cooperative United Power Inc. notified federal regulators of its intention to withdraw from Colorado-based Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Inc. at the start of 2024. United Power said it formally notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of its intent (ER21-2818, et al.) after years of unsuccessful negotiations to modify […]
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The Economic Times: India added about 11.1 GW of solar capacity from January 2021 till November 2021. This is about 249% higher compared to the installations done in 2020, according to a report by JMK Research. In terms of cumulative installations, according to the data released by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), till […]
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The Bond Buyer: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, one of the nation’s largest electric cooperatives, is mapping a cleaner future while facing a loss of key members. Seven of Colorado-based Tri-State’s 42 member utilities are considering an exit in pursuit of more affordable power sources, greater flexibility and less reliance on coal. Currently, members are […]
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S&P Capital IQ ($): Developers of the proposed Jordan Cove LNG export facility in Oregon told federal energy regulators they will not move forward with the project, confirming the end of an effort that has stalled for years amid regulatory and commercial challenges. Jordan Cove Energy Project LP, a subsidiary of Canada’s Pembina Pipeline Corp., […]
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PV Tech: The first nine months of 2021 saw US utility-scale solar additions reach 8,410MW, a 38% increase on the same time last year, according to an analysis of new government data by research organisation Sun Day Campaign. The jump in deployment meant solar led additions, representing 44% of the total 19,022MW utility-scale generation capacity […]
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Wall Street Journal ($): At the end of 2019, General Motors Co. announced a $1 billion investment to produce a new generation of Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks at its factory in Wentzville, Mo. Just over a year later, GM said it would go all electric by 2035. Analysts are worried that some […]
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State regulator rejects gas owners’ vague promises of shift to non-fossil fuels as “aspirational”
A New York state environmental agency recently saved electricity ratepayers millions of dollars by denying permits for construction of two unneeded natural gas power plants. In two decisions on permit applications to replace aging power plants scheduled for shutdown, the agency conducted a vigorous assessment of the necessity of the projects. It also identified concerns […]
IEEFA U.S.: FERC neglects energy needs in pipeline decisions
IEEFA urges reevaluation of federal guidelines for new constructionMay 25, 2021 (IEEFA) — The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis is urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reevaluate its pipeline certification guidelines. In their current form, commission guidelines allow it to rely solely on the existence of applicants’ business contracts to certify the necessity of constructing new interstate gas pipelines, […]