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Utility Paradigm Changing Globally in Response to Distributed Energy and Digitization
Enrico Viale, head of global thermal generation for the Italian energy company Enel, kicked off an international power industry event yesterday with a keynote presentation describing the “needs” of utilities in the future.&hellips; Read More

How the FAA’s First-Ever Commercial Drone Rules Could Affect Power Companies
The first operational rules finalized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for routine commercial use of drones could have major implications for utilities and power companies, which are increasingly using them for operations and maintenance. The new rules (Part 107… Read More

PG&E Moves to Retire 2.3-GW Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant
Diablo Canyon, the two-reactor nuclear power plant on the central California coastline, will be permanently shuttered by 2025 under a renewables-boosting initiative announced today by its owner, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). The company on June 21 unveiled a "joint… Read More

Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant to Close by Year-end
The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) board of directors voted unanimously on June 16 to close Fort Calhoun Station, the smallest nuclear power plant in the U.S., due to economic reasons. In April, OPPD Board Chairman Mick Mines asked senior… Read More

Despite Stay, EPA Proposes Details of Clean Power Plan Voluntary Incentive Program
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled details of the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP), a voluntary measure central to the judicially stalled Clean Power Plan that seeks to provide guidance to states and tribes that want to meet… Read More

FPL to Buy and Phase Out Another Florida Coal Power Plant
Florida Light and Power (FPL) wants to buy and phase out another coal-fired power plant in Florida, a move it says will save its customers an estimated $129 million when new gas-fired infrastructure is built in the state. The NextEra… Read More

GE-Powered Combined Cycle Plant Sets New Efficiency Record
Guinness World Records recognized GE’s HA gas turbine for powering the world’s most efficient—up to 62.22%—combined cycle power plant. The first unit equipped with an HA turbine officially began operation on June 17 at EDF’s plant located in Bouchain, France.… Read More

Siemens, Gamesa to Combine Wind Business to Form New Major Market Player
Spanish wind giant Gamesa will absorb Siemens' wind power business, including wind services, creating a new combined company—one of the world's biggest wind turbine manufacturers—that will have its global headquarters in Spain. The companies on June 17 signed binding agreements… Read More

Boiler Explosion Shuts Down Philadelphia CHP Plant
At least one person was injured when a boiler exploded at the Veolia Energy Schuylkill Station combined heat and power plant in Philadelphia on June 15. The 163-MW natural gas–fired plant provides steam for the city’s district heating system as… Read More

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