Policy & Regulation

Dominion Energy approved to extend North Anna Power Station operations for 20 more years

With the renewed licenses, North Anna reactors 1 and 2 can operate through 2058 and 2060, respectively.

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.

Energy demand from data centers growing faster than West can supply, experts say

In a webinar hosted by regional transmission authorities, data centers were called a “major challenge” for the energy industry, as well as extreme weather.

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.

CenterPoint Energy seeks renewable and thermal generation in Indiana

Last year CenterPoint released its resource plan for Indiana, calling to reduce carbon emissions from its generation fleet by more than 95% over the next 20 years.

Will data centers disrupt power system adequacy in the U.S. Pacific Northwest?

If data center load growth accelerates and aligns with utility projections by 2029, the PNW’s resource strategy will be insufficient.

DOE announces $54 million for CO2 capture and related technologies

The allocation includes funding for engineering-scale testing of CO2 capture technologies for natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) power plants.

Policy & Regulation

If data center load growth accelerates and aligns with utility projections by 2029, the PNW’s resource strategy will be insufficient….

The allocation includes funding for engineering-scale testing of CO2 capture technologies for natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) power plants….

Idaho’s largest battery storage project is financed. Will a NIMBY fight follow?

Idaho is developing a track record of fighting wind and solar projects, and opponents have found some success. Will they go after battery storage, too?…

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….

Constellation touts co-locating data centers with nuclear

Nuclear power expects to benefit from PJM’s skyrocketing capacity rate, CEO says. …

CenterPoint under fire for $800 million spend intended for mobile generators

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said the massive, more expensive generators purchased by CenterPoint Energy could not be used in nearly all emergencies but allow…

Oh, that’s not good: Energy prices at PJM capacity auction skyrocket 9x

Insufficient future transmission planning, the retirement of fossil-fired generation, long interconnection queues and the implementation of FERC market reforms …

Data centers driving 15 GW of projected load growth in AEP territory

Takeaways from American Electric Power’s latest earnings call….

New York drafts updates to its fire code to address battery storage growth

The draft code language was meant to address the recommendations from the Governor’s Interagency Fire Safety Working Group. …

Xcel Energy seeks proposals for new power generation

The RFP is seeking options for new PPAs, extensions or changes to existing long-term PPAs, self-build projects and build projects that transfer to the utility….

New bipartisan energy reform legislation just dropped. Here’s what’s in it

The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 shortens judicial review timelines, accelerates permitting on federal lands and much more….

Reps of activist investor Carl Icahn can serve on AEP board, FERC says

While only owning 1% of voting shares, Icahn now controls two of the utility’s board seats. …