Policy & Regulation

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.

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 allowed them to make a huge profit.

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 are all contributing to the price hikes.

Policy & Regulation

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…

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. …

US appeals court allows EPA rule on coal-fired power plants to remain in place amid legal challenges

The EPA rule would force many coal plants to capture 90% of their carbon emissions or shut down within eight years….

Two Energy and Commerce chairs press FERC for details on data center demand growth

Some experts have projected a ten-fold increase in the growth rate of new power demand, with data centers a major driver of this demand….

Indiana’s consumer advocate wants to thwart Duke Energy’s carbon capture study

The OUCC filed testimony last week to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, arguing that the commission should reject Duke’s proposal due to the “speculati…

President Biden signs pro-nuclear ADVANCE Act into law

The ADVANCE Act includes opportunities for reduced application fees and NRC staffing increases to expedite the licensing process. …

FERC orders further modifications to cold weather standard for generators

NERC standard EOP-012-2 would increase requirements for generators during cold weather events….