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DOE Extends Emergency Order for Pennsylvania Power Plant

Meghan Keely2026-05-26T08:40:27-04:00May 26th, 2026|

The U.S. Department of Energy has extended an emergency order requiring two units at the Eddystone Generating Station in Pennsylvania to remain available for operation as officials warn of growing grid reliability risks in the Mid-Atlantic region.

What I’ve Learned From The Titusville Wildcatters

Meghan Keely2026-05-19T12:24:01-04:00May 19th, 2026|

The article reflects on the entrepreneurial spirit of the original Titusville oil “wildcatters,” arguing that innovation and breakthrough success come from people willing to take calculated risks, embrace uncertainty, and pursue opportunities others overlook. It draws lessons for modern business leaders about resilience, adaptability, and the value of acting decisively even without perfect information

Pa. electricity grid manager PJM aims to finalize reform strategy by summer

Meghan Keely2026-05-13T06:43:11-04:00May 13th, 2026|

Electricity grid operator PJM Interconnection will work with industry leaders this summer to finalize a strategy to reform its wholesale electricity markets.

NextEra expects agreements on Japan-backed gas-fired data center projects within three months

Meghan Keely2026-04-27T10:24:57-04:00April 27th, 2026|

NextEra Energy expects to finalize agreements within about the next three months for giant natural gas-fired power projects that will be backed by Japan and used for data centers in the U.S., Chief Executive Officer John Ketchum said on Thursday.

Shapiro Administration Files Motion to Enter Consent Decree to Maintain Reliable, Affordable Power by Allowing Keystone and Conemaugh Plants to Continue Operating with Improved Environmental Controls and Upgrades

Meghan Keely2026-04-22T14:29:18-04:00April 22nd, 2026|

The Shapiro Administration sought final approval from the Indiana County Court of Common Pleas of a consent decree(opens in a new tab) with Keystone-Conemaugh Projects, LLC (Key-Con), operator of the Keystone and Conemaugh Generating Stations in Indiana and Armstrong Counties, to allow continued operation of both power plants with required upgrades to meet federal wastewater discharge standards.

Pennsylvania is one of the world’s top energy producers — so why can’t it build pipelines? | Opinion

Meghan Keely2026-04-10T14:21:20-04:00April 10th, 2026|

Pennsylvania is one of the world’s leading energy producers, but ongoing regulatory hurdles, legal challenges, and political opposition have made it extremely difficult to build new pipelines needed to transport that energy. The article argues that without expanding pipeline infrastructure, the state risks limiting its economic potential and ability to fully capitalize on its natural gas resources.

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