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Alabama Power gets green light to cut payments to third-party energy producers

Critics said the changes — which include new costs to connect to their grid — could stifle solar power development in the state.

LS Power to invest in conventional and renewable generation

Fund V will invest in power and energy infrastructure assets, platforms and companies, LS Power said.

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.

Calpine to explore adding new generation in PJM after latest auction provides “loud and clear” message

The company is focusing on potential new generation in Ohio and Pennsylvania, but said clarity regarding state-level air emissions regulations is needed for projects to move forward in Pennsylvania.

South Carolina considers its energy future through state Senate committee

The South Carolina Senate put the brakes a massive 80-plus page energy overhaul bill that passed the House in March in less than six weeks, and the bill died at the end of the session.

The utility plans to build three new gas burning units at Plant Yates.

Record gas turbine orders help Siemens Energy get back on track

Siemens Energy announced record level order backlog and improved margin quality, nine months after needing a safety net from Germany’s federal government.

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.

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Siemens Energy announced record level order backlog and improved margin quality, nine months after needing a safety net from Germany’s federal government….

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 Greate…

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. …

EmberClear wants to build 1800 MW of gas generation in Houston area

EmberClear applied for the loans through the Texas Energy Fund (TEF), a state government low-interest loan program used to incentivize the development of more d…

Texas power producers weigh in on tightening energy markets, load growth

When it comes to data center co-location, NRG and Vistra are willing partners….

5.3 GW gas generation portfolio to change hands

The portfolio includes 11 natural gas-fired power plants located throughout PJM, ERCOT and ISO-NE….

Georgia Power celebrates plant workers, promotes job opportunities

The utility is celebrating Generation Appreciation Month, a time to recognize its more than 1,100 generation team members….

AES Indiana to repower coal units to natural gas, add solar and storage

The utility aims to be the first in Indiana to exit coal….

Hull Street to acquire four gas-fired plants in New York

Upon the close of this transaction, Hull Street affiliates will own approximately 2,650 MW of gas-fired and dual-fueled generation capacity operating as part of…

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 com…

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….