Portland General Electric Corp. (PGE) has turned the page with a $130 million settlement involving its newest natural gas-fired generation plant, allowing it to pursue a more low-carbon based future of increased renewable energy and storage reliance.
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Supreme Court Denies DOJ Effort to Derail Young People’s Climate Change Lawsuit
In what court watchers already consider a landmark case in which young people are suing the federal government for stronger climate change actions, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied the Trump administration’s request to block the lawsuit from moving forward.
Ohio Regulators OK Second NatGas-Fired Power Plant Near Toledo
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has authorized Boston-based Clean Energy Future LLC to construct a 955 MW natural gas-fired power plant in Lucas County.
Oregon Utility Rates Falling on Robust NatGas Supply
Oregon regulators on Thursday lowered retail natural gas utility rates for residential, commercial and industrial customers that are to take effect Nov. 1.
Portland General Stops Permitting Process For More Gas-Fired Generation
Portland General Electric Co. (PGE) on Friday submitted letters to Oregon energy and environmental agencies suspending its request to amend its site certificate for the natural gas-fired Carty Generating Station near Boardman, OR, as well as a related air permit application.
Veresen Revives Jordan Cove LNG Export Project at FERC
Left in the ditch last year by FERC, Calgary, Alberta-based Veresen Inc. on Friday revived its efforts to build the first U.S. West Coast liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project along the south-central coast of Oregon. Despite past setbacks, the sponsors remain confident of getting a final go-ahead on the project.
Clean Energy Future Advancing Two More NatGas-Fired Power Plants in Ohio
Fluor Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Boston-based Clean Energy Future LLC to provide development services for the company’s next natural gas-fired power plants in Ohio.
Local Opposition Dogging Jordan Cove LNG Project
A coalition of activist groups, citing parallels to the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline project, is urging Oregon officials to reject the proposed Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal and the 232-mile Pacific Connector (PCPL) gas pipeline.
Portland General, NW Natural Press Start Button on Gas Storage Expansion
Two Portland, OR-based utilities on Monday turned loose long-standing plans to expand natural gas storage capacity in the Pacific Northwest to service expanded gas-fired and renewable generation sources. The project involves a $128 million storage expansion.
Washington State Regulatory Staff Rejects Avista Utility Rate Hikes
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) staff on Wednesday deflated natural gas and electric utility general rate increases proposed by Spokane, WA-based Avista Utilities.