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Regulation - June 24, 2017
Weekend reads: Trump slams wind in Iowa; Coal boss sues John Oliver; 100% renewables questioned & more
Kick back with these must-read energy news stories from around the web.
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Energy Efficiency - June 22, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak
Pennsylvania university touts largest efficiency project
As an increasing number of colleges and universities turn to energy use reductions as a way to lower their expenses, a Pennsylvania university is on track to save thousands after deploying a series of upgrades that have reduced electricity use more than 20%.
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Energy Efficiency - June 19, 2017
ACEEE ranks best, worst utilities for energy efficiency
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy has ranked U.S. utilities by the best — and worst — performers on energy efficiency.
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Power Prices - June 14, 2017
NRG unit GenOn files for bankruptcy protection
Power producer GenOn Energy, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston.
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Power Prices - June 2, 2017
Duke Energy Progress proposes 14.9% rate hike
If approved by the commission, commercial and industrial customers would see an average increase of 13.5%.
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Energy Efficiency - May 30, 2017
Arizona utility halts energy efficiency rebate program
Arizona utility Tucson Electric Power Co. has halted an energy efficiency rebate program for commercial energy users after running out of funding for the incentives, the Arizona Daily Star reported May 29.
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Power Prices - May 30, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak
Three Mile Island to shutter in 2019, Exelon says
The owner of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant — home of the 1979 nuclear accident considered to be the worst in U.S. history — on May 30 announced plans to close the Pennsylvania power plant in 2019 following years of profit losses.
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Solar - May 26, 2017
Navy celebrates completion of 17 MW solar project
The U.S. Department of the Navy and Indiana Gov. Suzanne Crouch recently celebrated the opening of a new, 17-MW solar power plant in southwestern Indiana at the Naval Support Activity Crane that will increase the resiliency of its operations.
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Energy Efficiency - May 19, 2017
Calif. utility recognizes C&I customers for efficiency
California utility San Diego Gas & Electric has recognized a series of its commercial and industrial customers it says are leading the way in implementing innovative solutions to reducing their energy use.
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Utilities - May 18, 2017
Michigan utility offers green tariff large energy users
Citing growing demand from large energy users for access to clean energy options, Michigan utility Consumers Energy has proposed a program to allow companies to match their load to renewable energy sources.
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