The Coal and Nuclear Bailout Memo: Recycled Idea, New Hat!
The Trump Administration has made no secret of its desire to prop up coal and nuclear plants for political purposes and today the White House made it abundantly...
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FirstEnergy Attempts An Illegal Power Plant Bailout Scheme
FirstEnergy goes back to the well for profit guarantees, but its plan is a work of fiction, contrary to the law and the facts....
Cold Temps Prove Value of Electricity Grid Markets, Planning
Much of the country is in the grip of frigid weather, which is increasing demand for electricity (but still less than during hot summer months)....
FERC Returns to Full Strength and Faces Key Decisions
Dec. 8, 2017 – This blog was updated to reflect FERC Chair McIntyre’s requ est for a 30-day delay in acting on the DOE request to bail out coal and nuclear...
Senate Approves FERC Nominees; Agency Regains Quorum
The Senate has confirmed President Trump’s nominees to fill two of the four open seats on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), producing a quorum...
Trump Picks Two for FERC—Will Bipartisanship Continue?
President Trump has finally announced his intent to nominate candidates for two of the three open seats on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and...