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U.S. Will Seek to Cut Upstream Methane Emissions Up to 45% by 2025
The Obama administration announced on Jan. 14 that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose new regulations to cut emissions of methane from the oil and gas industry, as well as other measures, with a goal of reducing total U.S.… Read More

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Free Webinar: How To Improve Steam Turbine Heat Rate and Increase Output, January 29 at 11:00 a.m. EST
As the steam path degrades in mature steam turbines performance loss often occurs. Reducing heat rate while increasing output can have a significant impact on earning potential within the current market and today's regulatory conditions. Improvements of 3% or more have been seen by users who've installed the full package of steam turbine seals in their units. EthosEnergy has been developing advanced turbine sealing technologies that improve efficiency and performance of steam turbines for over 30 years.

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Agreements Solve Power Problem in Michigan, Move Wisconsin Energy’s Acquisition of Integrys Forward
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced a series of deals designed to eliminate a costly utility rate payment in the state’s Upper Peninsula (UP), while providing long-term, cost-effective energy reliability for the region. The solution was developed through four principle agreements.… Read More

U.S. Faces Wave of Premature Nuclear Retirements
The nuclear renaissance has turned into a nuclear retirement party. As recently as 2012, the U.S. had 104 operating nuclear reactors. With the retirement of Entergy’s Vermont Yankee plant at the end of December, that number has now fallen under… Read More

E.ON Agrees to Sell Italian Coal and Gas Power Generation Assets
Düsseldorf, Germany–based energy supplier E.ON announced on Jan. 12 that it would sell its Italian coal and gas generation assets to Energetický a Průmyslový Holding (EPH), a Czech energy company. E.ON has been looking for a suitor for the Italian… Read More

U.S. Can Reach 50% Renewable Generation by 2030, Says IRENA
The U.S. could get nearly 50% of its generation from renewable sources by 2030 with existing technologies and the right policies and investments, according to a report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on Jan. 12. The report… Read More