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Talen Energy Buys 2,500 MW of Mach Gen for $1.175B

July 22, 2015 by Cheryl Kaften

Allentown, Pennsylvania-based Talen Energy – a major power generator and energy retailer already operating in the PJM (Mid-Atlantic), ISO-NE (New England), and ERCOT (Texas) markets – announced on July 20 an agreement to acquire the total 2,500 MW combined-cycle, natural gas (NG)-fired generating portfolio of Mach Gen, a private company ... Read more »

5 Trends Transforming the US Energy Sector

June 24, 2015April 5, 2022 by Josh Kessler

Sonia Aggarwal of research firm Energy Innovation posted on Utility Dive about five trends shaping energy markets today. Energy Innovation also curates the website for America’s Power Plan – a policy toolkit developed by over 150 energy professionals with the goal of promoting clean, affordable and reliable power. Regional Markets ... Read more »

NY Electricity Prices Have Fallen 34% under Deregulation

June 17, 2015September 1, 2022 by Josh Kessler

Nominal wholesale electricity prices in New York were just 2 percent higher in 2013 than at the outset of deregulation in 2000, writes The Buffalo News. Inflation-adjusted (“real”) electricity prices are 34 percent lower than in 2000. Meanwhile, the state’s generation fleet runs far more efficiently now, using 27 percent ... Read more »

Wholesale Electricity Markets Explained

February 25, 2015September 23, 2019 by Josh Kessler

Why does wholesale pricing matter to retail buyers? If you are a retail energy buyer, why should you care about wholesale markets? Retail electricity pricing depends heavily on what takes place in wholesale markets. Understanding how wholesale pricing and markets work will give you a much clearer understanding of what ... Read more »

NYISO Proposes Changes to Shortage Pricing

February 25, 2015September 1, 2022 by Josh Kessler

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) created the Fuel Assurance Initiative to address concerns about reduced power reserves and constrained natural gas capacity – and the associated costs and operational risks for New York energy consumers. As part of this initiative, NYISO filed a proposal with FERC to create a Comprehensive ... Read more »

NY Demand Response Signup

February 18, 2015 by Josh Kessler

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) updated its list of demand response providers on February 9. With the snow piling up and average temperatures in the 20s, it may seem like an odd time for New Yorkers to think about air conditioning and peak summertime demand, but energy services ... Read more »

Peak Load Incentives Boosted in New York City

April 18, 2014April 5, 2022 by William Opalka

Peak load incentives for the expected surge in electricity demand this summer have been boosted by 60 percent over last year’s level in New York City. Energy services company ConEdison Solutions is telling developers, building owners and institutions to take advantage of major increases in the incentives offered to large ... Read more »

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