October 6, 2024

FirstEnergy

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FirstEnergy to Pay $700K Penalty to ReliabilityFirst
FERC approved a $700,000 penalty on FirstEnergy as part of a settlement with ReliabilityFirst for violations of facility ratings standards.
The Nature Conservancy
Solar Farm Trend Turns Old Coal Mines Green
The Hobet coal mine is being converted into West Virginia's largest solar farm. EPA estimates such mine sites could generate almost 90 GW of solar power.
PJM
PJM TEAC Briefs: Sept. 6, 2022
The price tag on Dominion Energy’s “Data Center Alley” transmission upgrades in Northern Virginia has grown by $24.6 million to $627.6 million.
PJM
Illinois Climate Bill Could Force $2B in Transmission Upgrades, PJM Says
Illinois’ climate goals could cost other states in PJM and MISO tens of millions in transmission upgrades as coal and natural gas power plants are retired.
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PJM Sees Additional $603M ‘Data Center Alley’ Transmission Spend
Dominion Energy plans $603 million in additional transmission spending to serve the unprecedented growth of data centers near Dulles Airport in Virginia.
FirstEnergy
FirstEnergy Spending $1.5B on Transmission Projects this Year
FirstEnergy's "Energizing the Future" spending plan to update its 24,000 miles of transmission lines and substations is paying off with higher profits.
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Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bill to Ensure Public Represented on PUC
Lawmakers introduced legislation to alter the composition of Ohio's PUC by requiring the governor to appoint one member chosen by the Ohio Consumers' Counsel.
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FirstEnergy Shareholders Approve Smaller Board of Directors
Shareholders at FirstEnergy’s virtual annual meeting approved a smaller board of directors and rejected two proposals by activists.
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DC Circuit Reverses FERC on PATH Refunds
Reversing FERC, the D.C. Circuit ruled that developers of the abandoned PATH transmission line must refund $6 million spent to influence public officials.
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FirstEnergy Announces $3.4 Billion in New Equity Financing
FirstEnergy announced $3.4 billion in new equity financing from two global investors that it believes will position it for long-term EPS growth of 6 to 8%.

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