Electricity News in November 2017
Nuclear plants produce over half of Illinois electricity, almost faced retirement
Illinois Zero Emission Credits support nuclear plants via tradable credits tied to wholesale electricity prices,…
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Legislation through House to modernize Oregon hydropower
Hydropower Policy Modernization Act advances FERC-led hydropower licensing reform, streamlining permits, reducing duplicative reviews, and…
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Jordan approves MOU to implement Jordan-Saudi Arabia electricity linkage
Jordan-Saudi Electricity Linkage Project connects NEPCO and Saudi National Electricity Company to launch feasibility studies,…
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Lawmakers question FERC licensing process for dams in West Virginia
FERC Hydropower Licensing Dispute centers on FERC authority, Clean Water Act compliance, state water quality…
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Florida PSC approves Gulf Power’s purchase of renewable energy produced at municipal solid waste plant
Gulf Power renewable energy contract underscores a Florida PSC-approved power purchase from Bay County's municipal…
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ACORE tells FERC that DOE Proposal to Subsidize Coal, Nuclear Power Plants is unsupported by Record
FERC Grid Resiliency Pricing Opposition underscores industry groups, RTOs, and ISOs rejecting DOE's NOPR, warning…
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Energy UK - Switching surge continues
UK Energy Switching Surge sees 600,000 customers change suppliers in October, driven by competition, the…
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Effort to make Philippines among best power grids in Asia
NGCP-SGCC Partnership drives transmission grid modernization in the Philippines, boosting high-voltage capacity, reliability, and resilience,…
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ETP 2017 maps major transformations in energy technologies
Global Energy Electrification drives IEA targets as smart grids, storage, EVs, and demand-side management scale.…
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China Solar PV grew faster than any other fuel in 2016
Solar PV Growth Forecast 2017-2022 highlights IEA projections of record renewable energy capacity, with China…
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$453M Manitoba Hydro line to Minnesota could face delay after energy board recommendation
Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project faces NEB certificate review, with public hearings, Indigenous consultation, and cross-border approval…
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Class-action lawsuit: Hydro-Québec overcharged customers up to $1.2B
Hydro-QuE9bec Class-Action Lawsuit alleges overbilling and monopoly abuse, citing RE9gie de l'E9nergie rate increases, Quebec…
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Hydro One employee suffers 'serious injuries' while replacing pole
Hydro One workplace injury Thunder Bay highlights an Ontario Ministry of Labour investigation after a…
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B.C. government freezes provincial electricity rates
BC Hydro Rate Freeze delivers immediate relief on electricity rates in British Columbia, reversing a…
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Metering Pilot projects may be good example for Ontario utilities
Ontario Electricity Pricing Pilot Projects explore alternative rates beyond time-of-use, with LDCs and the Ontario…
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