E&E News

I cover FERC and the nuclear energy industry. Some of my favorite stories so far have been on:

In 2023, I reported on how energy policy is changing the Southeast U.S., including stories on:

  • How natural gas could crash the Biden administration’s climate party

  • What Gov. DeSantis’ energy record meant for his presidential run

Everything I’ve published so far:

“FERC’s transmission rule aims to supersize the grid. Will it?” Published May 14, 2024

“FERC shakes up power industry with landmark grid rule” Published May 13, 2024

“Senator urges FERC to revisit dam flooding liability” Published May 10, 2024

“FERC commissioner outlines ways to boost grid” Published May 1, 2024

“After Vogtle, what’s next for nuclear?” Published April 30, 2024

“Senate Democrats urge grid manager to boost clean power” Published April 30, 2024

“FERC chair pushes transmission rule as gas projects split panel” Published April 26, 2024

“FERC sets date for landmark transmission rule” Published April 19, 2024

“FERC approves Northwest gas project after lawmakers’ push” Published April 17, 2024

“NARUC chief heads for the exit” Published April 16, 2024

“Electricity prices rise faster than inflation” Published April 12, 2024

“FERC commissioner tells lawmakers 'stakes are high' for transmission rule” Published April 11, 2024

“‘Unprecedented’ electricity demand could drive up emissions — report” Published April 9, 2024

“NRC underestimates climate risks to nuclear power, watchdog says” Published April 3, 2024

“Former FERC chair joins Amazon-backed carbon removal startup” Published March 27, 2024

“Bridge collapse wreaks havoc on coal, car supply chains” Published March 27, 2024

“NRC releases licensing guidance for advanced reactors” Published March 26, 2024

“FERC affirms grid rule as it opens inquiry into gas pipelines” Published March 22, 2024

“Bill Gates-backed company seeks permit for advanced nuclear reactor” Published March 20, 2024

“3 energy issues to watch this spring at DOE, Interior and FERC” Published March 18, 2024

“Major LNG developer lashes out at FERC delays” Published March 15, 2024

“Court scraps last-minute FERC rule change in largest power market” Published March 14, 2024

“Energy leaders vouch for DOE agency on the chopping block” Published March 13, 2024

“What’s in Biden’s energy budget for DOE, FERC and Interior” Published March 12, 2024

“Democrats push FERC to boost grid upgrades” Published March 7, 2024

“FERC closing in on transmission rule, chair says” Published Feb. 28, 2024

“Grid rule for 14 states discriminates against renewables, greens say” Published Feb. 27, 2024

“FERC urged to give Mississippi LNG project more time” Published Feb. 26, 2024

“DOE inks $303M deal for advanced nuclear reactor” Published Feb. 23, 2024

“Nuclear delivers $43B annually to Southeast — report” Published Feb. 20, 2024

“FERC greenlights projects that could unleash gas exports” Published Feb. 16, 2024

“Former FERC chair joins law firm that launched his career” Published Feb. 14, 2024

“FERC set to continue LNG reviews despite Biden’s DOE pause” Published Feb. 2, 2024

“Pipeline company sends big gas expansion plan to FERC” Published Feb. 2, 2024

“NRC can't keep up with advanced nuclear demand — report” Published Feb. 1, 2024

“8 people to watch in nuclear energy” Published Feb. 1, 2024

“Pipeline giant plans major Southeast gas project” Published Feb. 1, 2024

“FERC chair echoes Democrats' plea for electric grid action” Published Jan. 31, 2024

“US exports more coal as domestic demand shrinks” Published Jan. 30, 2024

“Nuclear can aid grid when renewables and gas falter — NERC” Published Jan. 26, 2024

“44 companies press FERC to finalize grid rule” Published Jan. 25, 2024

“FERC links dam with Oklahoma town's flooding” Published Jan. 22, 2024

“Southeast utilities have a ‘very big ask’: More gas” Published Jan. 22, 2024

“FERC greenlights pipeline projects despite Democratic rift” Published Jan. 19, 2024

“FERC to act on key gas pipelines in first 2024 meeting” Published Jan. 16, 2024

“DOE offers $500M for advanced reactor fuel” Published Jan. 10, 2024

“NuScale slashes workforce after scrapping flagship nuclear project” Published Jan. 9, 2024

“Wind farms prompt short-term dip in home prices — study” Published Jan 8, 2024

“DOE finalizes fridge, freezer rules for first time in a decade” Published Jan. 2, 2024

“Georgia backs $7.5B in rate hikes for Plant Vogtle” Published Dec. 20, 2023

“NRC greenlights first nonwater nuclear reactor in 56 years” Published Dec. 13, 2023

“DOE, TVA agree to power federal lab with 100% clean energy” Published Dec. 8, 2023

“Shuttered Michigan nuclear plant to gain 2 modular reactors” Published Dec. 5, 2023

“New York grid vulnerable to reliability problems — report” Published Nov. 30, 2023

“Trump's Fish and Wildlife director tapped to head La. agency” Published Nov. 15, 2023

“NuScale CEO defends modular reactors: 'Hang in there'” Published Nov. 15, 2023

“Is advanced nuclear in trouble? What’s next after NuScale cancellation.” Published Nov. 10, 2023

“NuScale cancels first-of-a-kind nuclear project as costs surge” Published Nov. 9, 2023

“Election roundup: Results in 4 states set to shape energy sector” Published Nov. 8, 2023

“What elections in 4 states mean for clean energy” Published Nov. 7, 2023

“Largest U.S. offshore wind project is on track, Dominion says” Published Nov. 6, 2023

“Southern Co. may postpone coal plant shutdowns” Published Nov. 3, 2023

“Senate aide joins Berkshire Hathaway Energy” Published Nov. 2, 2023

“Lawsuit: Southern Co. lied to DOE over Kemper CCS plant” Published Nov. 1, 2023

“Is gas ‘clean’? States rebrand energy to meet electricity targets.” Published Oct. 27, 2023

“NextEra adds record level of renewables” Published Oct. 25, 2023

“FERC approves wave of gas projects as Democrats fume” Published Oct. 20, 2023

“First U.S. solar plant expansion tied to climate law comes online” Published Oct. 19, 2023

“‘Friend of industry’: La. governor-elect bolsters oil sector” Published Oct. 17, 2023

“Utilities should electrify gas systems to cut carbon — study” Published Oct. 5, 2023

“U.S. trails on advanced grid transmission tech — report” Published Sept. 20, 2023

“Shuttered Mich. nuclear plant moves toward reopening” Published Sept. 13, 2023

“Illinois lands major Chinese EV battery plant” Published Sept. 11, 2023

“Nuclear power could make direct air capture cheaper, DOE says” Published Sept. 8, 2023

“Va. utility plans biggest solar project at a U.S. airport” Published Aug. 23, 2023

“Southeast U.S. solar capacity to double by 2026 — report” Published Aug. 21, 2023

“Southern loads fuel into another new Vogtle reactor” Published Aug. 18, 2023

“Want to slash solar costs? Look to 'soft technology.'“ Published Aug. 18, 2023

“Duke's energy plan adds gas, renewables and nuclear” Published Aug. 16, 2023

“Duke looks to climate law as it preps gas, renewable plans” Published Aug. 9, 2023

“Utilities say EPA power plant rule isn’t ready” Published Aug. 9, 2023

“Southern Co. eyes renewables surge after Vogtle milestone” Published Aug. 4, 2023

“TVA looks to gas as it pushes back on EPA carbon rules” Published Aug. 2, 2023

“Virginia faces legal challenge over exit from carbon trading program” Published Aug. 1, 2023

“What Vogtle’s stumbling finish means for U.S. nuclear energy” Published July 31, 2023 (also published in POLITICO)

“World's largest renewables developer is bullish on batteries” Published July 26, 2023

“Power companies see EVs at heart of resilient grid — report” Published July 25, 2023

“Nev. utility aims to replace last coal plant with gas” Published July 21, 2023

“Developers plan first small modular nuclear reactors in Wash.” Published July 20, 2023

“Duke Energy, Amazon unveil Ky. rooftop solar project” Published July 11, 2023

“EPA says carbon capture is within reach. Utilities aren't biting.” Published July 11, 2023

“DOE lab assesses state renewable, clean energy standards” Published July 5, 2023

“FERC advances pipeline for TVA coal-to-gas plan” Published July 5, 2023

“Maryland joins coalition to slash building emissions” Published June 30, 2023

“TVA CEO leaves lawmakers with questions on carbon, salaries” Published June 23, 2023

“Lawsuit: TVA violated NEPA with coal-to-gas plan” Published June 16, 2023

“States and clean energy: 3 issues to watch” Published June 15, 2023

“Va. regulators vote to exit regional carbon trading program” Published June 8, 2023

“Plant Vogtle reactor to reach 100% capacity by next week” Published May 25, 2023

“Rooftop solar policy at 'inflection point' — study” Published May 17, 2023

“TVA calls gas 'best overall solution' to coal plant closure” Published May 15, 2023

“Can dams create hydrogen? DOE and Idaho utility aim to find out.” Published May 11, 2023

“Natural gas will near summer record as coal drops — report” Published May 10, 2023

“Q&A: Entergy chief on EPA rules, solar tariffs and CCS” Published May 9, 2023

“Dominion's plan to build gas plants irks renewable advocates” Published May 4, 2023

“TVA outlines nuclear plans, says solar projects in trouble” Published May 3, 2023

“EPA proposal advances La. bid to oversee CO2 wells” Published May 1, 2023

“Southern’s nuclear output poised to jump as coal use dips” Published April 28, 2023

“Solar to gas stoves: What to know about DeSantis and energy” Published April 27, 2023

“Florida's largest electric utility doubles solar goal” Published April 26, 2023

“Electric, gas utilities face pushback from climate proposals” Published April 20, 2023

“Md. lawmakers send governor bill to quadruple offshore wind” Published April 11, 2023

“Southeast U.S. lags on energy efficiency — study” Published April 3, 2023

“Entergy strikes deal to assess wind in Gulf of Mexico” Published March 31, 2023

“TVA teams up to go global with small modular reactors” Published March 24, 2023

“La. utility pursues elevenfold renewable power increase” Published March 22, 2023

“DOE lab: Here’s how climate law could shift renewables, CCS” Published March 17, 2023

“DOE and TVA team up to develop and deploy hydropower tech” Published March 15, 2023

“Maryland advances rule to phase out gasoline vehicles” Published March 14, 2023

“Where TVA is headed on nuclear, gas” Published Feb. 27, 2023

“Plant Vogtle delayed after technical problem” Published Feb. 17, 2023

“Duke Energy's net-zero plan boosts natural gas, solar” Published Feb. 10, 2023

“Largest U.S. offshore wind project ‘on track’ after cost fight” Published Feb. 9, 2023

“3 ways Maryland trifecta may boost clean energy” Published Feb. 9, 2023

“TVA pivots to gas in bid to shutter its largest coal plant” Published Feb. 1, 2023

“Feds call on TVA to create climate resiliency plan” Published Jan. 30, 2023

“World’s largest renewables developer eyes hydrogen push” Published Jan. 26, 2023

“Florida Power & Light Co. CEO announces retirement” Published Jan. 25, 2023

“CEO of leading renewables group exits” Published Jan. 24, 2023

“FBI investigating 3rd N.C. grid substation attack” Published Jan. 19, 2023