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Former critics start to coalesce around Duke Energy’s plans for more gas, solar in N.C.

The state’s ratepayer advocate, Walmart, and clean energy developers say the incremental progress proposed in Duke’s plan is enough for now, though advocates still have objections.

Mitsubishi Power to provide gas turbine for Ontario expansion project

Atura Power, a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation, is expanding the power generation capacity at its 900 MW Napanee Generating Station in the Town of Greater Napanee, Ontario.

8 Rivers, Siemens Energy collaborate on gas turbine decarbonization

8 Rivers said the ongoing turbine development program with Siemens Energy provides line of sight to future commercial projects.

With July heatwaves, US ‘probably’ saw highest natural gas generation in history, EIA says

The spike in natural gas-fired generation on July 9 was because of both high temperatures across most of the country and a steep drop in wind generation.

State regulators to weigh Georgia Power request to increase use of fossil fuels at Coweta plant

The Plant Yates expansion was among the major changes approved in 2023 to Georgia Power’s three-year strategic plan, which was approved by the five-member commission in a 4-1 vote April 16.

Indiana Michigan Power seeks new solar, wind, natural gas generation

I&M said it is in the process of a “major” transformation of its generating mix.

Oglethorpe Power acquires 465 MW natural gas-fired plant

The company said Walton County Power will become one of its most efficient peaking plants.

What it means for the Supreme Court to block enforcement of the EPA’s ‘good neighbor’ pollution rule

The EPA’s “good neighbor” rule is intended to restrict smokestack emissions from power plants and other industrial sources that burden downwind areas with smog-causing pollution.

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The company said Walton County Power will become one of its most efficient peaking plants….

The EPA’s “good neighbor” rule is intended to restrict smokestack emissions from power plants and other industrial sources that burden downwind areas wi…

Texas electricity demand could nearly double in six years, grid operator predicts

The prediction by ERCOT reflects a new way of counting future demand and a spike in requests to connect to the grid from large power users. …

NRG Energy wants to develop 1.6 GW of quick-start natural gas generation in ERCOT

NRG would begin construction on two of the three facilities as early as October….

Data centers offer energy peril and promise, with the Midwest increasingly in the crosshairs

A massive Microsoft complex in Wisconsin hypercharges debate over data centers’ impacts on energy reliability. …

Groups urge N.C. regulators to push Duke Energy on solar and wind, pump the brakes on new gas

A review of comments shows clear dissatisfaction with Duke Energy’s proposed Carbon Plan, which critics say put arbitrary limits on solar and assumes technolo…

Entergy Texas proposes two new gas plants to address ‘rapid’ growth

The utility plans to add 1,600 MW of generation capacity in Southest Texas by 2028….

Summer natural gas generation projected to match 2023’s record high

Simple-cycle natural gas turbine (SCGT) plants have increasingly been used in the summer months….

Texas city approves $146 million ‘rapid-start’ natural gas plant to mitigate outages

In the event of a grid failure, officials said the plant would be able to restore power within five minutes….

Duke Energy’s plans for new gas in N.C. on a collision course with new Biden power plant rules

Advocates say the federal standards underscore state law and raise the stakes for near-term permitting decisions for new fossil fuel plants. …

Texas’ natural gas usage hit an all-time high in January

The ERCOT grid recorded an all-time high for winter natural gas-fired electricity generation for an hour in January during a cold snap. …

TVA issues request for new firm generation

Proposals must be for 50 megawatts to 500 megawatts for various periods through December 2029….