Author: Rick Ankrum

Competition at Work In Michigan?

Consumers Energy cancels planned coal-fired plant in Michigan Washington (Platts) Consumers Energy has canceled plans to build an 830-MW coal-fired plant in Bay City, Michigan, citing reduced demand for electricity in its service territory, surplus generating capacity in the region…

Texas power grid operator says blackouts possible

Texas power grid operator says blackouts possible Houston Chronicle Last winter’s rolling blackouts in Texas and the summer’s near-blackouts could occur again in the coming year if extreme weather stresses the power grid more than normal, the state’s grid operator…