Top news The Department of Energy will reportedly review how policies supporting wind and solar energy are pushing the early retirement of coal and nuclear generators.
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Feature Story Both companies have seen two merger proposals denied in as many years, but analysts say their Texas two-step may not be over yet.
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The Public Utilities Commission of Texas indicated it was concerned about increased risk for ratepayers and the independence of the Oncor board under the acquisition proposal.
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After taking heat for its plans to increase natural gas generation, APS still expects to rely on the resource to meet demand over the next 15 years.
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Upgrades will protect the system against outages, cyber- and physical attacks, while creating jobs and boosting renewable energy.
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Despite coal retirements and a shift toward gas generation, clearing prices in DP&L auctions have remained above levels seen in 2013.
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The deal includes a $23.6 million "transition fee" that would go back to Puget Sound Energy customers.
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By transferring capacity allocated to uncompleted rooftop solar systems, the utility has found space for about 2,800 new installations under the popular incentive program.
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Feature Story Months of negotiation over a net metering successor failed to produce a settlement, but did reveal ample common ground between utilities and solar advocates. |
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