Nuclear Power

NYPSC Challenges FERC Jurisdiction over Ginna
Efforts to keep the Ginna nuclear plant operating has spurred a turf war between federal and state regulators who are conducting independent reviews.
PJM
PJM Staff Picks LS Power for Artificial Island Stability Fix; Dominion Loses Out
PJM planners have selected LS Power to build a new 230-kV transmission line from New Jersey’s Artificial Island to Delaware to address stability issues at the nuclear complex.
NYPSC Rejects Opponents’ Request for More Time in Ginna Rate Review
Opponents of a financial lifeline for the R.E. Ginna nuclear plant say New York regulators should allow them more time to prepare their challenges.
PJM Planners Set April 28 for Artificial Island Recommendation
PJM planners said they will announce their revised recommendation to address stability problems at the Artificial Island nuclear complex at a special TEAC meeting April 28.
CEO Crane: Exelon Studying Distributed Generation, is Looking to Adapt
Exelon CEO Christopher Crane provided insight into the struggles of the firm’s nuclear power plants during two days of testimony before the D.C. PSC on the acquisition of Pepco.
Exelon-Backed Bill Proposes Surcharge to Fund Illinois Nukes
Exelon’s year-long lobbying campaign has won bipartisan backing for a bill that would charge Illinois electricity users a fee to ensure continued operation of three nuclear generators that the company says are unprofitable.
PJM TEAC Briefs
A round-up of news from the PJM Transmission Expansion Advisory Committee (PJM TEAC) on Feb. 12, 2015.
Ginna Nuclear Plant Wins Contract to Keep Operating
The owner of the R.E. Ginna nuclear plant announced an agreement with Rochester Gas & Electric that will keep the plant operating for more than three years.
Ginna Negotiators Given 3 More Weeks to Make Deal
Negotiators trying to keep the Ginna nuclear power plant in New York financially viable have been given a three-week extension by state regulators.
Exelon
No Quick Action Seen on Report’s Options to Save Illinois Nukes
Illinois legislative leaders haven’t decided on their next move following a report that offered options for aiding the finances of Exelon Nuclear's power plants.

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