February 3, 2026

ISO-NE provides update on cold weather operations

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Wednesday, Feb 04, 2026 - 05:00 PM

And many states, particularly those run by Democrats, have regulations in place that require or incentivize utilities to buy wind and solar power over gas, coal, and nuclear.

However, even in those states that favor them, wind and solar energy are running up against two major hurdles: reliability and cost.

There are also additional costs to build new distribution lines to transmit electricity from the often remote…

"The economics were unforgiving. PJM Interconnection selects the lowest-cost generators to meet demand. If Pennsylvania plants were forced to shoulder the added cost of carbon allowances(from RGGI) while Ohio and West Virginia plants were not, Pennsylvania would lose bid after bid. “Why would you site a facility here and pay a carbon tax when you can go next door?” Henderson asked. “Eastern Ohio saw development. West Virginia saw development. Pennsylvania did…

"Among other questions, the bill directs the Department of Energy to assess potential costs and benefits of withdrawing from the ISO, regulatory gaps that departure would leave, and new restrictions the state could face without oversight from the organization. "…

By Melissa O'Rourke, Daily Caller News Foundation • Feb. 3, 2026

De Wever said the disconnect was on full display at the North Sea Summit in January, where…

"The Energy Department's Reactor Pilot Program is seeking to begin operations of at least three advanced test reactors by July 4 of this year. "

https://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx-s1-5696525/trump-nuclear-safety-regulations-environmental-review

Renee Stone, formerly in senior leadership roles at NOAA, now serves as vice president of climate for the Audubon Society. During the Biden administration, Audubon received nearly $4 million across three grants for habitat restoration projects.

Chetan Hebbale, once a policy adviser in the White House, later joined the Nature Conservancy as a climate and conservation finance policy adviser. The…

But why are natural gas prices increasing? An engineer would dig deeper into the factors behind natural gas costs in New England electricity production. …

As fossil fuel use declines, experts urge planning and coordination to prevent chaotic collapse

by Renée LaReau, University of Notre Dame     January 30, 2026…

Kristen Welker Loses it Over Georgia Investigation

You can't talk about the 2020 election Mr. Speaker! The page has been turned. 

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/02/video-kristen-welker-loses-it-georgia-investigation-trump/

Who wins this showdown determines if the Democrat's affordability issue is  real or fake. RGGI wants to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. The U S Department of Energy wants electricity to flow without roadblocks from carbon dioxide restrictions.

Now that ISO-NE has been granted by the US Dept. of Energy"to run specified resources regardless of limits  established by environmental permits or state law" needed  for reliability, not just once, but twice, one wonders what Carrie Gilbert does at the NPCC.

Three members of the team

Dan Burgess was appointed Acting Commissioner of the Maine Department of Energy Resources in 2025. Prior to this appointment, he served as Director of the Governor's Energy Office since 2019. As Acting Commissioner, Dan advises the Governor, leads the state’s energy department and its dynamic team, represents Maine in regional and national forums, and serves on the boards of the Efficiency…

• What is going on with RGGI and electric heat pumps?
• RGGI CO2 allowance costs have gone up 500% in the last 6 Years. $5.27 per allowance to $26.73 per allowance.
• RGGI costs add 2% to electric bills which, in turn, raise the cost of heating with heat pumps.
• The New Model Rule being adopted by the ten States in RGGI are extremely aggressive and will increase allowance prices…

Let's see where this goes. President Trump had announced not long ago that they had the evidence on the 2020 elections.

January 29th, 2026 6:58 PM

THIS IS A POWERFUL MUST-WATCH INTERVIEW!

My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell (@realMikeLindell) — who first broke the news…

"New England has enacted the nation’s most aggressive climate policies to phase out oil, gas, and coal and achieve a 100% renewable energy target by 2050. While it’s easy to blame utility companies and the federal government for exacerbating the electricity crisis, state policies—namely, New England’s decarbonization plans—bear more responsibility for inviting energy insecurity and associated higher costs."

"By continuing down its decarbonization…