PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 12/3

Energy News & Insights Could shale be the overlooked option for U.S. nuclear waste disposal? Shale is entering Americans’ consciousness as a new source of gas and oil, but may also offer the ability to safely and permanently house high-level nuclear waste …more>>     E.ON's spinoff marks energy business change Sweeping change in the electricity business and the rise of renewable energy are behind German utility E.ON's decision to spin off its conventional power plants …more>>     Energy Storage: Black & Veatch, Dynapower form strategic alliance Black & Veatch are teaming to provide energy storage offering to serve growing market …more>>     Ohio regulators say power plant goals unachievable A PUCO technical analysis found that meeting the new emissions goals would cost ratepayers an extra $2.5 billion in 2025 alone, eventually increasing wholesale electricity prices by 39 percent …more>>     BOEM achieves milestone for Virginia offshore wind research project The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the publication of its environmental assessment of proposed wind power related research activities offshore Virginia …more>>     China's carbon goal a tough sell in coal country Tang County residents said they were most worried that cutting back on coal would hit their pocketbooks, even if it cleaned up the region's notorious smog …more>>     Major transmission line inches closer to service Federal government is one step closer to approving a proposed $2 billion electric transmission line between Arizona and New Mexico …more>>     Regulators approve PNM solar plan The Public Regulation Commission has voted unanimously to approve the PNM's renewable energy procurement plan for next year …more>>