Good Monday morning!
In the news today and from the weekend…
Grid:
- Sault Star reports an Ontario, Canada, mayor expresses interest in a partnership that could transmit power from a plant in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
- Indianapolis Star reports AES Indiana customers say outages have become more frequent and challenging as consumer frustration builds against the utility.
Energy:
- E&E Energywire reports a ban on constructing new nuclear plants in Illinois will stand after Gov. J.B. Pritzker vetoed a bill Friday that would have allowed new reactors.
Carbon Capture:
- E&E Energywire reports the Department of Energy is proposing a new initiative to encourage the “responsible” development of carbon capture as the Biden administration looks to the technology to meet its climate goals.
Renewables:
- The Wall Street Journal reports that Green Power gets pricier after years of declines. The renewable-power price increase is creating headaches for some utilities and companies.