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EPA May Be Trying to Slow LNG Export Drive
With three recent requests to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signaled it may seek to slow the recent drive to export liquefied natural gas (LNG). Three times this year, the Texas regional office… Read More

NRG to Shutter, Repower Illinois Coal Units in Modernization Bid
NRG Energy is the latest company in a string of generators choosing to cease burning coal at generating units to comply with environmental rules. An environmental action plan to reduce air pollution in Illinois released by the New Jersey–based… Read More

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20% Incremental Capacity in 60 Seconds: How TurboPHASE® Was Implemented at Morris Cogen to Increase Capacity & Regulation Revenue in PJM

Learn how a fast responding, modular gas turbine "turbocharger" is being used to boost capacity, energy & regulation revenue at a combined cycle plant in the PJM Market. Hear from Morris Cogen operations manager, Joe Nichols, on how they implemented a modular gas turbine "turbocharger" and what lessons they learned. Hear about the testing procedure and 3rd party engineering analysis, including details on MW gained, performance expectations on F-Class machines and 20% capacity increase achieve by injecting 2 modules into 1 GT. Register today.

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Construction Delayed at V.C. Summer Nuclear Plant
Steve Byrne, chief operating officer for South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. (SCE&G), provided an update on the company’s new nuclear construction project at the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Generating Station during a conference call held on Aug. 11. On… Read More

TVA Likely to Retire Three Coal Units in Tennessee
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is poised to decide on the fate of a coal-fired power plant in Tennessee. At its next meeting on Aug. 21, the TVA board will likely choose to retire three existing coal-fired units at the… Read More

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Comply with 316(b) Using a VFD
The EPA's new Clean Water Act section affects more than a thousand existing power plants and factories. Under section 316(b), facilities are required to use the "best technology available to minimize harmful impacts on the environment." Industry experts will discuss how section 316(b) affects your operations and examine how variable frequency drives (VFDs) can help you achieve full compliance and decrease total cost of ownership. Register today.

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Two Nuclear Plants in UK Shut Down on Defect Fears
French utility EDF shut down two nuclear plants that it operates in the UK after routine inspections uncovered possible defects in one reactor. The two power plants, both with two units, are of the same design, and shutdowns were ordered… Read More

Hurdle Cleared for 1,000-MW HVDC Line From Canada to NYC
The U.S. Department of Energy issued the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line on Aug. 8, clearing the project for final permitting. The $2.2 billion venture is expected to bring up to 1,000 MW… Read More