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PG&E: Judge’s Proposal Could Cost Utility $150 Billion
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) on Jan. 23 said a federal judge’s proposal that the utility mitigate fire danger in its service territory by trimming trees, along with inspecting and repairing thousands of miles of…
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After 18 Months of Dramatic Turns, Hydro One-Avista Merger Deal Officially Dead
Hydro One, Ontario’s largest transmission and distribution provider, and Spokane, Washington–based U.S. utility Avista Corp., have dropped their merger, citing separate denials of the $5.3 billion deal by regulators in Washington and Idaho. The companies…
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GE Cutting Another 468 Jobs
French labor unions on Jan. 22 said U.S.-based General Electric (GE) will cut 468 jobs at its units in France, including some staff at Alstom Power Systems (APS). GE confirmed to Agence France Press (AFP),…
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China Leads Investment in Coal Projects—and Also Renewables
China continues to finance new coal plants in more than two dozen countries, even as the country has taken the lead in global renewable energy investment, according to a report from a U.S. group of…
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New York Latest State to Set 100% Carbon-Free Goal, with Increased Renewables
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is continuing his push for renewable energy in the state, as the governor on Jan. 15 announced an initiative for New York to achieve 100% carbon-free power generation by…
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GE, Siemens Separately Announce Developments for Mammoth Offshore Wind Turbines
GE on Jan. 16 announced testing details of its giant 12-MW Haliade-X offshore wind turbine prototype. On the same day, Siemens Gamesa launched its first 10-MW offshore wind turbine model. The developments point to intensifying competition…
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PG&E Says It Will File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
California utility PG&E Corp. on Jan. 14 gave its workers the state-required 15-day advance notice of its intent to file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company on Monday said its electric and natural gas service…
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‘Technically Sophisticated’ Combined Cycle Plant Comes Online
The Lackawanna Energy Center in Pennsylvania entered commercial operation Jan. 15, with the $1.5 billion project heralded by its developer, Invenergy, as among the most “technically sophisticated” combined cycle natural gas-fired plants in operation. The…
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Hitachi May Scuttle UK Nuclear Project
Hitachi may cancel its plans for a $20.5 billion nuclear power project in Wales, according to several media reports from the UK and Japan. The Japanese company is expected to determine the fate of the…
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PG&E: Judge’s Proposal Could Cost Utility $150 Billion
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) on Jan. 23 said a federal judge’s proposal that the…
After 18 Months of Dramatic Turns, Hydro One-Avista Merger Deal Officially Dead
Hydro One, Ontario’s largest transmission and distribution provider, and Spokane, Washington–based U.S. utility Avista Corp.,…
Insider Bullish on Renewable Energy Industry [PODCAST]
Izzet Bensusan, managing partner and founder of Captona, a North American-focused investment company that specializes…
GE Cutting Another 468 Jobs
French labor unions on Jan. 22 said U.S.-based General Electric (GE) will cut 468 jobs…
China Leads Investment in Coal Projects—and Also Renewables
China continues to finance new coal plants in more than two dozen countries, even as…
Energy Storage as a Service: Why Renting Can Be Better Than Buying
The burgeoning as-a-service model, offering greater user flexibility and attractive economics, is now a viable option for energy storage. As with transportation, office equipment, and other capital-intensive
Blockchain Technology Will Transform the Power Industry
What began in the world of finance has moved into the power sector. Blockchain, a nascent technology most often associated with cryptocurrency, is a new frontier in the energy space, changing the way power is
Understanding Amine Chemistry in Combined Cycle Power Plants
Many combined cycle power plants have established a pH guideline between 9.6 and 10.0 to minimize corrosion in heat recovery steam generators and condensers. Neutralizing amines are used to achieve these pH
How Air Bearings Moved Tons of Nuclear Waste
Heavy loads must often be moved at power plants of all types. Air bearing-based vehicles can make the process safer, faster, and cheaper. Cask relocation at a nuclear waste facility offers one successful
Key Power Industry Conferences and Trade Shows to Think About in 2019
Conferences and exhibitions are a valuable way for power professionals to share ideas and network,…
GE Gas Turbine Blade Issue Concerns Analyst
Lead analyst Stephen Tusa lowered J.P. Morgan’s rating on GE stock after “checks on two…
Storage Bringing Change to Energy Markets
Energy industry experts speaking at the MEGA Symposium in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 21 agreed…
Trump Emissions Plan Aims to Boost Coal-Fired Power
The Trump administration has proposed an overhaul of U.S. power plant emissions rules, unveiling a…
Test Your Knowledge: Scaffold Safety
It is safe to say that every power plant in the world uses scaffolding in…
What Is Coal’s Future? [PODCAST]
The Jackson Hole Center for Global Affairs—a bipartisan think tank—will host the “Jackson Hole Global…
Coal Silo Failures Reveal the Need for NDE Inspection
In July 2016, a coal silo collapsed at an Indiana power plant. The root cause…
AEP Will Close Ohio Coal Plant Early
American Electric Power (AEP) this week confirmed it will close its coal-fired Conesville Power Plant…
Nation’s Oldest Independent Coal Producer Files Bankruptcy
Colorado-based Westmoreland Coal Co. on October 9 said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy,…
Companies End Effort to Buy Navajo Generating Station
The companies negotiating to purchase the largest coal-fired power plant in the southwestern U.S. have…
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3 Steps to Infrastructure Security and Resiliency by CIS
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