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Illinois resolution would help Exelon nuclear plants

Illinois House leaders Friday filed a resolution urging federal and state agencies to adopt policies and rules that would enhance the competitiveness of Exelon Corp.'s nuclear fleet.

By EnergyWire . 28 May 2014
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Missouri utility to make up for lost time on efficiency

While one Missouri utility is “overperforming” on energy efficiency, an agreement this week will help another of the state’s major utilities get caught up.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 30 May 2014
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Report offers alternative to eminent domain for transmission

The Center for Rural Affairs says a new approach to acquiring transmission rights-of-way could offer both landowners and developers a better deal than eminent domain.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 4 June 2014
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McCarthy touts flexibility for states in EPA carbon rules

In her rollout new carbon rules, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said the proposal would take advantage of opportunities that states are already finding, from "plant to plug."

By Greenwire . 3 June 2014
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Ohio utilities try end runs around capacity competition

Two Ohio utilities are pursuing state and federal regulatory actions to help make their coal and nuclear plants more competitive.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 10 June 2014
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For some utility execs, carbon rules are only one worry

One would think that last week's landmark EPA proposal to limit CO2 emissions from power plants would be the main topic of discussion at a utility industry conference.

By Greentech Media . 9 June 2014
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Retiring plants placed on life support to preserve reliability

In some cases, grid operators are stepping in and offering subsidies to keep uneconomic power plants operating in order to preserve grid reliability.

By Kari Lydersen . 16 June 2014
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For paper mills and cogeneration, everything old is new again

There is renewed attention for combined heat and power as a way to save energy, but Midwest paper mills have been using the technology for a long time.

By Kari Lydersen . 30 June 2014
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Michigan bill would count industrial waste as renewable

A Michigan lawmaker wants to expand the state's definition of renewable energy to include more fuel made from municipal and industrial solid waste.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 12 June 2014
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Combined heat and power is a boon for Midwest steel mills

At an Indiana steel mill, capturing waste heat helps dramatically reduce natural gas consumption. Backers of the technology say the state could do more to promote it.

By Kari Lydersen . 20 June 2014