Topic: Jim Owen
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Is coal power headed for a downsizing in US?
Utilities may close up to 1 in 5 coal-fired power plants after tougher EPA air pollution rules go into effect next year, Wall Street investment banker Credit Suisse recently reported. Coal power is losing its price edge to natural gas, too.
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Hurricane Earl path: Power outages could vex Long Island, Cape Cod
Hurricane Earl path is expected to unleash wind gusts of 75 to 100 miles per hour. Utility crews are gearing up.
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Air conditioners whir during heat wave, but power systems hold up
Air conditioners kept pumping out the cool air for the most part on Tuesday. Utilities have reported minor outages during the heat wave, but power systems have largely been able to handle the load.
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Senate climate bill may drop cap and trade
A compromise climate bill being developed in the Senate may drop controversial cap and trade legislation passed by the House.
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Will solar power ever be as cheap as coal?
Some predict that within five years, it could rival fossil-fuel energy.
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Getting ahead of the next big storm
Government agencies and volunteer organizations are testing a new system to regroup and respond to multiple hurricanes.
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Fuel cost now driving up electric bills
Disconnect notices have risen sharply, indicating stress on more households.
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