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Utilities get top priorities in Congress tax proposal

Utilities secure top priorities in final tax proposal from Congress

Investor-owned electric utilities secured their main priorities for tax reform in a final compromise package from Congress, but the U.S. power sector could still face hurdles.

White House reportedly pumps brakes on EPA's climate science debate

News outlets have been reporting that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's "red team/blue team" debate on climate science is on hold following recent conversations between agency officials and the White House, although one individual with knowledge of those conversations said the news is a bit more nuanced than that.

Renewable groups relieved but still wary of tax bill conference report

As a broad tax reform package nears a final vote in Congress, a bicameral conference committee agreed to preserve existing tax credits for wind and solar energy. But a proposed tax for multinational companies could still limit renewable energy investment, industry experts say.

NERC urges FERC to recognize resilience attributes of coal, nuclear generators

North America's electric reliability organization released its long-term reliability study, recommending that U.S. regulators recognize coal and nuclear generation's reliability and resilience attributes.

EPA surprises with complex queries on Clean Power Plan replacement

To some, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's request for information on replacing the Clean Power Plan was surprisingly detailed, asking for feedback on complex regulatory issues ranging from whether state trading programs should be allowed to what power plant modifications might trigger more stringent standards under the Clean Air Act.

US senators introduce energy tax credit extenders bill

Federal lawmakers introduced legislation to extend tax credits that favor the development of nuclear power, carbon capture technology and other energy-related projects.

Utilities ask FERC to approve another transformer-sharing program

The power industry is taking seriously concerns over the speed at which the electricity grid could be brought back online following a widespread blackout stemming from a natural disaster or cyberattack. Yet another group of utilities is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve a spare equipment sharing program.

Developer seeks FERC approvals tied to large offshore wind transmission project

The developer of a large offshore power transmission project designed to deliver power produced by wind projects off the shore of Massachusetts to the ISO New England transmission grid is asking federal regulators for needed key approvals.

NYISO: Gas projects ensure nuke plant closure poses no reliability need

New York's electric grid operator determined that the planned retirement of Entergy Corp.'s Indian Point nuclear power plant poses no threat to grid reliability. But that is assuming the Cuomo administration does not kill anticipated new gas-fired generation.

Trump drops climate change from list of national security threats

The Trump administration dropped climate change from the list of national security threats contained in a new report, reversing what had been a key component of its predecessor's argument for reducing carbon emissions, promoting clean energy and other environmental regulations.

NARUC sees in newly reconstituted FERC a fresh opportunity for PURPA reform

The arguments raised and recommendations made in a recent letter from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform its policies implementing the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 are far from new.

Puerto Rico's power not likely to be fully restored until May 2018, Corps says

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimated electricity will not be fully restored to all parts of Puerto Rico until around May 2018, which would be roughly eight months after twin hurricanes knocked out power to nearly the entire island.