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....
Electric Grid Resilience and FERC: What Happens Next?
On March 9, the nation’s regional grid operators are poised to tell their regulator—the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)—what they are doing ab...
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)....
Transforming the Grid Is Essential for a Safe Climate Future
A safer climate future will require that the United States cut climate pollution by at least 80 percent by 2050. ...
Our Transforming Grid: Focus on Reliability, Not the Fuels
Whenever coal or nuclear interests claim America needs their fuel to avoid power blackouts, you should check your wallet. Every time they see a threat to their...