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 In an effort to diversify its energy portfolio, the Atlanta-based utility has also explored wind, solar and hydro. |
| | Renewable Energy Generation Continues To Grow In TexasMay. 17, 2013
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reports that electric generation from renewable resources in Texas increased 7% in 2012, compared to 2011, with capacity up by about 16%. Generators participating in the state's renewable energy credit trading program reported 33.9 million MWh of
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U.S. Senate Confirms Moniz As New Energy SecretaryMay. 17, 2013
By a unanimous vote Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Ernest Moniz as the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Moniz, who replaces Steven Chu, previously served as Under Secretary of Energy under President Bill Clinton. He has also directed the Energy
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FERC Accepts Filings From ISO-NE And NTTG; Requires RevisionsMay. 17, 2013
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has found that ISO New England Inc. (ISO-NE) and members of the Northern Tier Transmission Group (NTTG) have partially complied with Order No. 1000 but must make additional filings to fully comply with the transmission planning and cost
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NRG Settles Lawsuit With NJ And CT; Must Shut Down Coal UnitsMay. 16, 2013
NRG Energy Inc., which operates generating stations in 16 states, has agreed with the States of New Jersey and Connecticut to settle a lawsuit concerning the operation of two coal-fueled electric generating units at the company's Portland Generating Station in Mt. Bethel, Pa. The
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