Indonesia and Japan Propel Biomass Initiatives in Power Sector
April 8, 2024
In a significant shift toward renewable energy and emissions reduction, Indonesia and Japan are advancing their biomass usage
Tag: coal retirements
AES Will Convert Remaining Coal Units to Burn Natural Gas
March 19, 2024
A major Indiana utility said it’s preparing to switch its remaining coal-fired power plant to burn natural gas.
Nevada Approves Gas-Fired Power Plants Despite Solar Project Delays
March 6, 2024
Nevada regulators approved several proposals from NV Energy, including the conversion of a coal plant to natural gas
US DOE Pushes Coal-to-Nuclear Transition
March 6, 2024
The US Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy is making a strong push for the adoption of nuclear power as a clean energy source
A Look at Projected U.S. Coal and Gas Plant Retirements
February 22, 2024
Plant retirements will slow in 2024 before increasing again the following year, according to the U.S. EIA.
Duke Energy Adjusts Coal Plant Retirement Plans Due to Increased Load Forecast
February 7, 2024
Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress have submitted revised coal plant retirement plans to the North Carolina Utilities Commission
Black Hills Energy is the second utility in Wyoming to impose a ‘carbon capture compliance’ surcharge
January 31, 2024
State regulators this month approved a $1.1 million annual “low-carbon” surcharge for Black Hills Energy’s Wyoming customers
Uinta Basin coal production levels crashing as customer base dwindles
January 31, 2024
Coal production from Utah and Colorado’s Uinta Basin is shrinking fast due to a waning domestic customer base and limited exports
East Australia’s coal-fired power output stable in 4Q
January 26, 2024
East Australia’s coal-fired power generation reached a new quarterly low in October-December 2023, but was unchanged from Q4 2022.
Power-Starved South African Region Turns to Elderly Coal Plant
January 26, 2024
Tshwane, the municipality that includes the South African capital of Pretoria, plans to lease out two shuttered coal-fired power plants
PJM Urges Delayed Retirement of Coal Plant Citing Reliability Impacts
January 12, 2024
PJM has urged Talen Energy to delay deactivation of the 840-MW coal, oil, and gas–fired Wagner Generating Station in Maryland
Will the War on Coal Leave America in the Dark?
January 2, 2024
As the Biden administration promises to eliminate coal power throughout the US, energy experts are sounding the alarm about what will be left