More Power Plant Emissions News

Two coal units would be phased out under PSO's regional haze plan

05/22/2013

Public Service Co. of Oklahoma would retire its last remaining two coal units at a power plant near Oologah, Okla. By 2026 under a regional haze plan proposed to the state Department of Environmental Quality.

Moniz's Energy Department will focus on energy efficiency

05/22/2013

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

Report: U.S. coal fired power generation expected to increase this year

05/21/2013

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.

Weekly Coal Production

05/16/2013

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

U.S. appeals court upholds dismissal of suit alleging global warming caused hurricane

05/16/2013

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.

Gina McCarthy's EPA nomination sent for full Senate vote

05/16/2013

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.

Oral arguments begin on coal-fired power plant lawsuit

05/16/2013

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.

UPDATE: NRG to retire coal-fired plant as part of legal settlement

05/15/2013

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.

Solar power research in Nevada to receive $20mn boost

05/15/2013

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

Study: More than 1,300 demand response programs in place globally

05/15/2013

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

Gas, coal boilers to receive emissions controls

05/15/2013

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

Wind power, emissions control investments garner clash in Nebraska

05/14/2013

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.

Senate committee reschedules vote on McCarthy nomination

05/14/2013

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.

Tennessee Valley Authority offers retirement incentives to workers in coal division

05/14/2013

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.

Massachusetts Solar: Healthy Mix of Business Sense, Environmental Awareness and Public Engagement

05/14/2013

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

Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions drop in 32 states

05/13/2013

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

The 2013 Projects of the Year nominations are now open!

05/13/2013

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

New GE membrane purifies tough to treat water

05/09/2013

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

SMUD to implement energy efficiency, demand reduction program

05/08/2013

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

Demand response program to help curb usage during peak periods

05/08/2013

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