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by Sonal Patel on (#2KQTR)
A three-judge panel for the D.C. Circuit on April 18 unanimously upheld Order No. 1000, denying multiple challenges by New England power firms and state regulators to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC’s) controversial mandate that requires utilities to remove certain “right of first refusal†provisions from existing tariffs and agreements. The decision in Emera […]The post D.C. Circuit Again Upholds FERC Order No. 1000 appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#2KQTS)
The Department of Energy (DOE) issued an unprecedented emergency order on April 14 to keep open a power plant that had been slated for shutdown under the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) in a bid to secure electric reliability. The DOE’s order was issued under the Federal Power Act Section 202(c). It inaugurates the […]The post DOE Issues First-Ever Emergency Order to Keep Open a Unit That Is Noncompliant with MATS appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Abby Harvey on (#2KNJA)
The Barack Obama administration waged war on the coal industry, but that’s all over now, recently confirmed Secretary of Energy Rick Perry told the National Coal Council (NCC) during its annual spring meeting. The NCC is an advisory board to the secretary of energy tasked with providing expert advice on matters of the coal industry. […]The post Energy Secretary Perry: War on Coal Is Over appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Aaron Larson on (#2KMYA)
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects natural gas–fueled electricity generation will exceed all other fuel sources once again this summer, marking the third year in a row that gas has been the leader. However, the EIA anticipates electricity generation from both gas and coal will be less this summer than in 2016. The reason […]The post Natural Gas Projected to Fuel Largest Share of U.S. Summer Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#2K1QN)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will review and reconsider revisions to technology-based effluent limitations guidelines (ELG) and standards finalized by the Obama administration in September 2015. Power generators around the nation have been readying to comply with the rule that sets the first federal limits on the levels of toxic metals in wastewater discharges from […]The post EPA Rescinds Effluent Limitations Guidelines Rule appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#2K1QQ)
The Navajo Generating Station can continue to be competitive under a reduced-price fuel proposal through 2040, said Peabody Energy, the coal giant which owns a coal mine currently fueling the Arizona plant. The utility owners of the Navajo plant on February 16 voted to shut down the 2,250-MW coal-fired power plant in December 2019. The […]The post Interior Dept., Peabody Energy Seek to Keep Coal-Fired Navajo Plant Open appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#2K1QR)
Maryland on April 10 became the first state in the nation to pass legislation enacting a tax credit for residential and commercial energy storage installations. The measure passed unanimously in the state Senate, and with a 101–11 vote in the House. Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is expected to sign SB 758 into law. The bill […]The post Maryland Passes Energy Storage Tax Credit appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#2K1QT)
Exelon Corp., the nation’s largest nuclear generator, reinvented itself amid recent power pricing swings, market inequities, and policy worries that are challenging its “very existence,†a high-ranking executive told attendees at the ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition in Chicago this week. Bryan Hanson, president and chief nuclear officer for Exelon Generation, who gave the annual […]The post Exelon Chief Is Optimistic Despite Current Nuclear Market Turmoil appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#2JB3Y)
A coalition of 24 states and localities have urged a federal court reviewing the merits of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean Power Plan to stall the agency’s recent motion to suspend a case challenging the controversial rule. West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (No. 15-1363) is arguably the most important set of environmental cases […]The post Fight to Keep EPA’s Clean Power Plan Alive Intensifies in Federal Court appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Aaron Larson on (#2JB3Z)
An April 6–issued report released by the World Energy Council suggests that the single biggest worry among global energy leaders is commodity price volatility. Prices appear to be a big concern because of the “Grand Energy Transition†toward de-carbonization. Leaders in resource-holding countries, such as Saudi Arabia, are anxious about long-term economic models, if prices […]The post Commodity Price Volatility Is Prime Concern Among Global Energy Leaders appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Abby Harvey on (#2JB40)
Global new renewable power capacity grew in 2016 even as global new investment in renewables dropped, according to a report commissioned by the United Nations Environment Program out April 6. The Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2017 report found that global investment in renewables—excluding large hydro—fell in 2016 by 23% to $241.6 billion. That […]The post Report: Global Renewable Investment Down, Capacity Grows appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Abby Harvey on (#2J2RK)
The James A. FitzPatrick nuclear power plant officially belongs to Exelon Generation. The sale of the Scriba, NY plant, finalized on March 31, has been long-expected. “We look forward to bringing FitzPatrick’s highly skilled team of professionals into the Exelon Generation nuclear program, and to continue delivering to New York the environmental, economic and grid […]The post Sale of FitzPatrick Nuclear Plant Final appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Tracey Lilly on (#2HQS3)
The post THE BIG PICTURE: Prevailing Winds appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Aaron Larson on (#2HRWX)
Varnish buildup in oil systems and components can degrade performance and cause erratic valve operation. Some experts have conducted research and formulated new lubricants that could help solve those problems. One such oil proved highly successful during a five-year run at a gas turbine power plant. By eliminating the need for oil changes and valve […]The post High-Performance Oil Reduces Varnish and Saves Money for Gas Turbine Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2HQS5)
What it means to have a secure energy generating facility has changed in recent years as the threat of cyberattacks grows. As the nation’s energy sector becomes increasingly interconnected, it is moreThe post Cybersecurity: Keeping Current on a Moving Target appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GZZF)
A power plant’s isolated phase bus is generally reliable, and therefore, maintenance is frequently overlooked. However, the system is too important to neglect. Assessing its condition during minor outagesThe post The Oft-Neglected Isolated Phase Bus Deserves Your Attention appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GZVY)
Many elaborate planning tools are available to help managers prepare for power plant outages. However, there is something to be said for keeping things simple. One modest tool that some NRG Energy facilitiesThe post Simplify Outage Planning to Increase Collaboration appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GZTB)
Small hydro is becoming big business as ongoing technological advances make more small sites economic to exploit. Older plants can also see substantial output and efficiency gains by upgrading from decades-oldThe post Strategies for Small Hydro Upgrades appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GZHQ)
Technology advancements and new regulatory requirements could reshape how power plant owners operate and maintain large power transformers. Experts outline emerging strategies and call attention to overlookedThe post New Approaches for Transformer Operation and Maintenance appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GZQK)
Cyclic operating conditions can be problematic for many coal-fired power plants that were designed to run as baseload units. Implementing a combustion and boiler performance management program can help ensureThe post Enhanced Boiler Defense Strategies for an Aging Coal Fleet appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GZDP)
Continuous condition-based monitoring of electrical conductors and insulation is an effective way to reduce required plant maintenance activities, cut operating costs, and prevent unplanned shutdownsThe post Facilitating Predictive Maintenance of Electrical Assets with Pervasive Sensing Strategies appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GZAX)
Cycling a combined cycle plant places additional stresses on all equipment, but the impacts extend beyond the gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator. Plant owners and managers are beginning to seeThe post Reducing Cycling Damage to Combined Cycle Steam Turbines appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GZ87)
New technology is being used throughout the power industry to improve plant efficiency, predict trouble with degrading equipment, forecast weather trends, and train workers. A recent conference hosted by POWERThe post The Future Is Now: Connected Power Plants Are Here appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GZ85)
Most combined cycle professionals understand that a joint between grade 91 steel and an austenitic stainless steel is considered a dissimilar-metal weld. For that reason, it requires special weldingThe post Dissimilar-Metal Weld Is a Misnomer appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GZ5Z)
Today, some F-class operators continue to opt for rotor-out major inspections, which are cumbersome and inefficient. They involve complex lifts and moves of the rotor, as well as the need for substantial spaceThe post Using Rotor-In Major Inspections to Shorten Outages and Drive Safety appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GZ5X)
India’s Department of Atomic Energy, the entity responsible for research, construction, and operation of the country’s nuclear power reactors, will build two prototype fast-breeder reactors (PFBRs) atThe post India Gears Up to Expand Fast Breeder Reactor Fleet appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GZ45)
Russia Marks Milestone with Commercial Operation of Third-Generation Reactor. After nearly a decade of construction, the first advanced third-generation VVER-1200 nuclear reactor began commercial operation onThe post POWER Digest appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GZ2W)
Two years after the Energy Union was launched as a strategy to help the European Union (EU) provide secure, sustainable, competitive, and affordable energy, the 28-member bloc is seeing a precipitous drop inThe post A Wrap-Up of the Energy Union’s Second Year appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GYZJ)
A comparison of coal power plant fleets from China, the European Union (EU), Japan, and the U.S. by the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) Clean Coal Centre yields surprising insights into efforts theseThe post Who Has the World’s Most Efficient Coal Power Plant Fleet? appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GYZG)
China has brought 24 of its 36 operating nuclear reactors online at a breakneck pace since 2010, but there are signs it may roll out future plants that are still under construction more slowly, owing in partThe post China’s Nuclear Expansion Mired in Overcapacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GYVV)
I recently bought a house in southwestern Florida, but not without some reservations. Don’t get me wrong, I love the palm trees and sandy beaches, but what worries me is the area’s sea-level trend, asThe post Whether Man-Made or Not, Global Warming Is a Problem appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GY8V)
A decade ago, the annual Platts nuclear energy conference in Washington was brimming with optimism over a coming “nuclear renaissance,†as licensing requests poured into the Nuclear Regulatory CommissionThe post U.S. Nuclear: From Hope to Despair appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by POWER on (#2GY3H)
There have been numerous pronouncements recently about the upcoming demise of the bulk power grid as consumers are projected to move toward decentralized green energy sources. We don’t believe that the endThe post Reports of the Electric Grid’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#2GTWP)
PJM Interconnection’s independent market monitor is joining the pushback—spearheaded by a trade group and several generators that operate in competitive wholesale markets—against an Illinois law that props up financially distressed nuclear plants with subsidies. Monitoring Analytics on March 16 filed a motion with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois to intervene […]The post PJM Market Monitor Backs Lawsuit Against Illinois Nuclear Subsidies appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Sonal Patel on (#2GTS7)
Several U.S. states have passed, or are mulling, programs that expand state aid to financially distressed nuclear reactors in a bid to keep them open for economic and environmental reasons. Generators that operate in competitive wholesale markets are perturbed by these measures, which they say amount to nuclear “bailouts.†—Sonal Patel, associate editor (@POWERmagazine, @sonalcpatel)The post SLIDESHOW: Nuclear “Bailout†Trend Gains Traction in More States appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Abby Harvey on (#2GR7E)
A long-planned expansion of Sunflower Electric Power Corp.’s Holcomb Station is a little closer to fruition as of March 17 with a favorable ruling from the Kansas Supreme Court. The state’s high court ruled to uphold a 2010 construction permit, which was amended in 2013, for the plant. The Sierra Club argued that the permit […]The post Holcomb Station Coal Plant Expansion Clears Legal Hurdle appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Thomas Overton on (#2GKM4)
AES subsidiary Dayton Power & Light (DP&L) confirmed on March 20 that it will close two of its coal-fired plants by 2018 because they have become uneconomic. The Ohio utility announced its intent to close the two plants in January as part of a settlement over its future reliability planning. The plan had been contested […]The post AES Closing Two More Ohio Coal Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Aaron Larson on (#2GGEQ)
Beijing, China—a city known for its dreadful air pollution—no longer has any large coal-fired power plants adding to the problem. The Huaneng Beijing Thermal Power Plant’s final unit suspended operations on March 18, marking the end of coal-fueled generation in the city. Beijing’s power is now being supplied by what Xinhua (the Chinese government’s official […]The post Beijing’s Last Coal Power Plant Ceases Operation, Air Pollution Still a Concern appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Thomas Overton on (#2GFT0)
In a ruling that stunned the nation, a district court in Japan awarded damages to 62 plaintiffs who lived near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant before the 2011 disaster, finding that plant owner Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) and the Japanese government were aware of risks to the plant and could have taken measures […]The post Japanese Court Awards Damages to Fukushima Residents appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Abby Harvey on (#2G7FR)
President Donald Trump’s proposed budget, which cuts funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by 31%, will not be received favorably by the American people, former EPA Administrators Gina McCarthy and Carol Browner said March 17 during a call with the press. “This is clear what’s happening. The White House has made a decision that […]The post Deep EPA Budget Cuts Not What Americans Want, Former EPA Heads Say appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Abby Harvey on (#2G7FS)
The Kemper County Energy Facility will not reach full operation by its latest mid-March deadline, project owner Southern Company subsidiary, Mississippi Power announced March 16 in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “On March 9, 2017, Mississippi Power experienced certain tube leaks in one of the syngas coolers for gasifier ‘A’ […]The post Tube Leaks Cause Latest Delay to Kemper Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Thomas Overton on (#2G2WP)
The Trump administration released a blueprint of its proposed 2018 budget on March 16, likely setting off a major battle with Congress. The budget proposal, “America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again†makes major cuts in non-defense discretionary spending over 2017. While funding for the Department of Defense is boosted $52.3 billion, […]The post Draft Trump Budget Proposes Major Cuts in EPA, DOE Programs appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#2G2N4)
Texas has filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop the Department of Energy (DOE) from spending tax dollars on consent-based siting activity, and to force the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other relevant federal agencies to complete licensing proceedings for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste permanent repository. The lawsuit filed with the U.S. Court […]The post Texas Sues Federal Agencies to Force Action on Yucca Mountain appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#2G2M1)
Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), told POWER on March 9 that the U.S. nuclear industry is optimistic this Congress will work to resolve the nation’s long drawn out spent fuel predicament. Speaking at CERAweek by IHS Markit last week, Korsnick said that optimism was based on Republican domination of […]The post Nuclear Industry Hopeful Congress Will Resolve Spent Nuclear Fuel Impasse appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Aaron Larson on (#2G28A)
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has accepted NuScale Power’s small modular reactor (SMR) design certification application and will provide a design review schedule soon. The NRC’s acceptance marks a major milestone for the first SMR design to ever attempt obtaining U.S. certification. NuScale, in which Fluor Corp. is a majority investor, submitted its application on […]The post NRC Accepts NuScale Small Modular Reactor Design Certification Application appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Thomas Overton on (#2FVQD)
An arbitration panel of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has awarded Southern California Edison (SCE) $125 million in its dispute with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) over the failed replacement of four steam generators at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), a fiasco that ultimately led to the plant’s premature retirement. Victory for MHI The […]The post SONGS Arbitration Panel Awards SCE $125 Million appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Abby Harvey on (#2FRTP)
If President Donald Trump truly wants to revitalize the coal industry, he should continue to support the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fossil Energy’s research efforts, representatives of the coal industry said in a March 10 letter. “In light of recent calls for dramatic cuts to the federal budget, we want to stress that […]The post Coal Industry Urges Trump to Continue Funding Fossil Energy Research appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#2FFJC)
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) administrative priorities will be reined in to focus on process, rule of law, and cooperation with states, the agency’s new head Scott Pruitt told attendees at CERAweek by IHS Markit on March 9. Since the former Oklahoma Attorney General was sworn in as EPA administrator in late February, the agency has […]The post New EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Sets Out to Restrain Agency appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#2FAFV)
Six years after the Fukushima disaster prompted an electricity crisis in Japan and sent tremors throughout the world’s nuclear power sector, Japan is determined to continue its reliance on nuclear for nearly a fifth of its power needs in the long term. Nuclear will make up 20% to 22% of Japan’s power mix by 2030, […]The post Six Years After Fukushima, Only Three Reactors Operating in Japan, More Poised to Restart appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Sonal Patel on (#2FAFW)
India will open all 26 of its sedimentary basins to allow domestic and foreign investors to explore conventional and unconventional oil and natural gas resources in a bid to escalate its indigenous oil and gas production, reduce imports, and support a planned influx of renewable power. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan told […]The post India Moves to Boost Oil, Gas Production to Bolster Future Renewables Additions appeared first on POWER Magazine.