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December 22, 2024

coal-fired generation

Xcel to Begin Seasonal Operation at 2 Coal Plants
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s request to operate two of its four coal units on a seasonal basis.
UCS Analysis Knocks Coal Self-commitments
Coal plant self-commitments saddled MISO customers with $350 million in unnecessary costs in 2018, according to analysis from the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Indiana Regulators Scrutinize Duke Self-commitments
Indiana regulators are collecting information on whether Duke is prudently handling the self-commitments of its coal units in the state.
MISO Extends COVID-19 Measures
MISO will extend its COVID-19 response measures of holding virtual stakeholder meetings and restricting access to control rooms to at least June 1.
‘Most Efficient’ Coal Plant in Bankruptcy Again
Longview Power, a supercritical coal-fired generator that claims to be the most efficient coal facility in North America, filed for bankruptcy again.
ISO-NE Planning Advisory Committee Briefs: Jan. 23, 2020
ISO-NE is incorporating stakeholder comments and questions from last month's PAC meeting as it works to complete its 2019 Economic Study in stages.
BlackRock to Divest from Coal Companies
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, will dump companies that collect more than 25% of their revenue from thermal coal production by midyear.
Wind Poised to Overtake Coal in ERCOT Output
ERCOT wind farms produced almost as much energy in 2019 as coal-fired plants, according to the grid operator’s latest demand and energy report.
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.
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EPA Eases Rules for New Coal Generation
EPA proposed eliminating the requirement that new coal-fired generation incorporate carbon capture technology — a largely symbolic measure.

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