October 7, 2024

Nuclear Power

Overheard at the NARUC Winter Policy Summit
Policymakers and industry officials gathered for NARUC Winter Policy Summit, where they discussed coal and nuclear power, among other topics.
Nuclear ‘Bailout’ Memo Circulating through PA Assembly
Memos supporting a plan to save Pennsylvania’s nuclear reactors began circulating through the state legislature as the window to prevent closures dwindles.
FERC
Critics: CEII Rule a Trojan Horse for Coal, Nuke Bailouts
Critics said the U.S. DOE’s proposal for designating electric infrastructure information could be a Trojan horse to subsidize coal and nuclear power.
NERC
NERC Releases ‘Stress Test’ Analysis of Gen Retirements
NERC warned that faster than expected coal and nuclear power plant retirements could jeopardize reliability if grid operators are not prepared.
Dominion Energy
Connecticut Likely to OK Millstone for Zero-carbon RFP
Dominion Energy has inched closer to winning state-subsidized energy contracts for its Millstone nuclear plant in Connecticut.
© RTO Insider
Overheard at APPrO 2018
The Association of Power Producers of Ontario’s annual conference attracted about 300 people, a sharp drop from past years, when more than 500 attended.
LaFleur, Stakeholders Anxious over NERC Retirement Study
FERC Commissioner LaFleur and others expressed concern that “fuel war” partisans could weaponize NERC’s analysis on coal and nuclear plant retirements.
Perceiving Lack of Support, NJ Seeking Bigger Voice at PJM
New Jersey Assemblyman John Burzichelli told attendees at an offshore wind conference that he has concerns about the state's lack of influence in PJM.
PGE
Diablo Canyon Shutdown Bill Goes to Brown
A measure to replace generating capacity and limit economic disruption from the retirement of Diablo Canyon is headed to California Gov. Jerry Brown.
Entergy
Entergy Sees Quicker Exit from Pilgrim, Palisades Nukes
Entergy announced the sale of its Pilgrim and Palisades nuclear power facilities for their accelerated decommissioning, earning financial analysts' praise.

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