Georgia Power to Keep Coal, Gas Power Plants Running Longer as Demand Climbs

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:16:15 +0000

Southern Co. subsidiary Georgia Power has proposed a pivot toward extending the life of several existing coal and natural gas-fired power plants into the late 2030s—well beyond previous retirement timelines—citing […]

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Renewable Energy Ban Too Late To Stop 700+ MW Solar Portfolio

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:15:02 +0000

The sun has yet to set on wind and solar development in Oklahoma, despite looming concerns over a statewide ban.

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DOE Advances Three Potential NIETCs—High-Priority National Electric Transmission Corridors

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:00:14 +0000

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has advanced three potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) into Phase 3 of its designation process, focusing on areas with critical transmission constraints […]

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An overview of the three Phase 3 NIETC designations—Lake Erie-Canada, Southwestern Grid Connector, and Tribal Energy Access—marking critical areas for grid expansion to improve reliability, resilience, and clean energy integration. Source: DOE, Dec. 16, 2024

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EPA Proposes Tighter NOx Limits for Combustion Turbines

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:23:53 +0000

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed tougher nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions limits for new, modified, and reconstructed stationary combustion turbines. The proposed rule identifies a combination of combustion controls […]

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