U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said that energy efficiency will be a priority for the DOE.

Bernstein Research issued a report Monday expecting U.S. coal-fired power generation to increase this year because of higher natural gas prices, but that the trend will not continue as utilities find it less expensive to rely more on natural gas.

The Weekly Coal Production shows how much coal is being produced across the U.S.

The Associated Press reported a three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that emissions from power companies contributed to global warming and intensified Hurricane Katrina.

In a 10-8 vote along party lines, the U.S. Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee voted to move the nomination of Gina McCarthy to the full Senate.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit heard oral arguments Wednesday on a lawsuit filed against both the former and current owners of the Homer City Generating Station, a 2 GW coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania.

NRG Energy settled a 2007 lawsuit with the states of New Jersey and Connecticut that will result in the early shut down of two coal-fired units at a plant in Pennsylvania.

The National Science Foundation is awarding a $20 million grant to Nevada’s higher education system to help fund research on solar power.

Utilities and grid operators are offering more demand response programs around the world, according to a report from Navigant Research.

Fuel Tech Inc. received two domestic air pollution control contracts for $10.5 million.

The Nebraska Electric Generation and Transmission Co-op Inc. is asking Nebraska Public Power District to eliminate proposed investments in wind energy, emissions controls and energy efficiency programs.

The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has scheduled a business meeting for May 16 to consider Gina McCarthy’s nomination as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Tennessee Valley Authority will be offering retirement incentives to workers at the agency’s 11 coal plants in an effort to cut some of the 2,400 jobs in its coal division.

Manheim is now collaborating with local school officials to integrate the solar installation into curriculums.

A report released Monday by the EIA shows that energy-related carbon dioxide decreased in 32 states.

Power Engineering magazine and RenewableEnergyWorld.com announce that nominations are now open for the 2013 Projects of the Year awards!

GE announced a new membrane, the AG LF series, which purifies tough-to-treat water such as wastewater from industrial processes.

Alternative Energy Systems Consulting Inc. (AESC) was picked by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to evaluate energy efficiency savings and demand reduction.

TriEagle Texas began its Primetime Demand Response program, which will alert customers and provide incentives for curtailment during peak periods this summer.