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WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2017 – “Since it is not a question of ‘if’ but a question of ‘when’ the power grid will face significant physical and cyber threats, resiliency should be a priority for our electricity system.”

WASHINGTON, September 27, 2017 - A new study titled “Ensuring Resilient and Efficient Electricity Generation: The Value of the Current Diverse U.S. Power Supply Portfolio” argues that policy that promotes renewables could send consumer electricity prices soaring.

NEW JERSEY, September 27, 2017 - Legislation that would allow subsidies to grow the New Jersey nuclear power industry does not sit well with state residents, according to a new poll of voters.

WASHINGTON, September 27, 2017 - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt approved a request from Florida Gov. Rick Scott for an emergency fuel waiver to ensure an adequate supply of diesel fuel across the state for ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Irma.

MICHIGAN, September 27, 2017 - The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved Consumers Energy Co. proposal to buy out Entergy Nuclear Palisades, LLC for just over $142 million.

WASHINGTON, September 27, 2017 - Electric cooperatives are stepping in to aid rural communities with the increasingly essential infrastructure need of internet access, according to a recent CoBank report which says the co-ops are filling in to provide broadband services to consumers in unserved areas of the country.