Despite multiple challenges, Clean Line presses on with transmission projects
Despite continued permitting, legal and commercial challenges, private developer Clean Line Energy Partners LLC is pushing ahead with several high-voltage, direct-current transmission line projects designed to move wind-generated electricity from the central U.S. to large markets.
Eversource stands behind Northern Pass line, Conn. water utility bid
Eversource Energy is sticking with its Northern Pass transmission project in New Hampshire despite the rejection of a needed permit and its proposed acquisition of Connecticut Water Service Inc., even though that company prefers another offer.
Salt River Project plans to build 230-kV transmission project in Arizona
Power utility Salt River Project is proposing to build 230-kV power lines in southeast Mesa and northern Queen Creek in Arizona, according to a news release.
FirstEnergy to energize 138-kV line in northern Ohio
FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary American Transmission Systems Inc. is set to place into service a new 138-kV transmission line and substation in the later part of May to boost service reliability in the Ohio Edison Co. and Toledo Edison Co. service areas across northern Ohio.
NTE Energy to build 1,000-MW gas plant in South Carolina
NTE Energy plans to build a 1,000-MW natural gas-fired power plant in Anderson County, S.C. The proposed Anderson County Energy Center represents a $1 billion investment in South Carolina, the St. Augustine, Fla.-headquartered developer said
IPL brings online 671-MW natural gas plant in Indiana
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. said it has brought online a 671-MW Eagle Valley CC combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Martinsville, Ind. The AES Corp. subsidiary expects the natural gas facility to reduce the rate of emissions by 98% compared to the six coal- and oil-fired plants it replaced.
Engie North America breaks ground on 200-MW wind project in Texas
ENGIE North America Inc. said it broke ground on the 200-MW Infinity Live Oak Wind Project in Schleicher County, Texas.
MidAmerican Energy to start construction on 550-MW addition to Wind XI
MidAmerican Energy Co. plans to begin construction on the 250-MW Arbor Hill and 300-MW Orient wind facilities in Adair County, Iowa.
AEP 'feeling pretty good' on Wind Catcher approval but Oklahoma still wild card
Fresh off a settlement agreement in Oklahoma, American Electric Power Co. Inc. management said the company remains optimistic that the 2,000-MW Wind Catcher Wind Farm will receive the necessary regulatory approvals.
First Solar to build $400M PV module factory in Ohio
First Solar Inc. plans to build a new $400 million manufacturing facility for its latest generation of thin-film solar photovoltaic panels in Lake Township, Ohio, near its existing plant in Perrysburg, the company announced.
Mich. agency approves permits for DTE Energy's new 1,100-MW gas-fired plant
Over the objections of clean energy advocates and large industrial users, the Michigan Public Service Commission approved permits that will allow a DTE Energy Co. utility subsidiary to build a 1,100-MW combined cycle plant, slated to begin operations by 2022.
Fla. regulatory staff endorse Seminole Electric's plan to build 2 gas plants
Florida regulatory staffers said that Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc. should be allowed to build two gas-fired facilities despite opposition from a nearby generating company.
PG&E eyes 195-MW battery storage unit in bid to replace Calpine gas plants
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is continuing its search for new energy storage resources to "obviate the need" to renew contracts with Calpine Corp. for the output of three natural gas-fired power plants in Northern California. Among the alternatives is a 195-MW battery storage plant the PG&E Corp. subsidiary plans to propose to the California Public Utilities Commission in June.
Hawaiian Electric plans 2 grid-scale battery storage systems
Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc. plans to develop two grid-scale energy storage projects on Oahu aimed at increasing reliability and the ability to accept more renewable resources. The Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. utility said it will build a 20-MW battery system, capable of storing 80 MWh, at its 20-MW West Loch solar facility.
