Regulators Urge MISO & PJM Cooperation
State utility regulators are urging MISO and PJM to enhance their joint long-term interregional transmission planning to guarantee reliability in the face of increasing demand and renewables.
Indictments: FirstEnergy Scandal Comes Into Focus
The recent Ohio indictments shed light on the FirstEnergy scandal and the squalid relationships that led to it. The scandal has taken the energy industry by storm and brought to light the corruption and unethical practices that have been taking place. Read the article >>
EPA: Utilities Not Cleaning Up Toxic Coal Ash
The U.S. EPA recently released a report indicating “widespread noncompliance” with its coal ash rule. This is partly due to a loophole that excluded older landfills, ponds, and fill sites. This is a concerning development, as coal ash contains toxic chemicals that can harm public health and the environment. We must address this issue and…
Energy Market Snapshot: Week of Feb. 5, 2024
EIA: NATURAL GAS STORAGE REPORT With the cost of natural gas climbing due to the added cost of gas from the Middle East, US LNG producers are maxing out the capacity of LNG facilities to sell their products where they can make the most money. It’s a global market, and NG producers will try to…
PUCO Under Fire for EAP Redaction
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is under fire for allowing American Electric Power (AEP) officials to redact parts of an audit that examined the operations of two coal plants subsidized by HB6. According to a recent report, PUCO staff members allowed AEP officials to censor information from the audit that could have shed…
NY Almost Ran Out of Natural Gas Last December
According to a new report from federal regulators, New York almost ran out of natural gas during last December’s Winter Storm Elliott.
Ohio HB6 Scandal: Top Regulator Indicted
The indictment of Ohio’s former top utility regulator sparks renewed calls for a wider investigation into state officials’ dealings with utility companies and reforms to guard against future public corruption.
Michigan Moves Towards Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2040
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs an executive order to convert 100% of the state’s fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2040.
