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Utilities

National Grid Crews Restore Power to Rhode Island Residents

Enbridge initially blames cold weather, but investigation will also look at equipment

Johanna Knapschaefer

January 28, 2019

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A Jan. 21 pressure drop knocked 7,100 Newport County customers off line, triggering a state of emergency.

Litigation

How Navillus’ Owner Disentangled From a Non-Union Firm

The sale of ACS's assets, now Trident General Contracting, changed the picture

Richard Korman

January 28, 2019

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A thriving open shop company in New York City no longer has ties to the owner of union contractor Navillus.

OSHA Names Construction Chief to Succeed The Late Dean McKenzie, 62

January 27, 2019

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B&V taps a former Siemens exec as new power unit CEO.

EIA Expects Renewables' Growth to Slow

Country will be a Net Exporter of Energy in 2020

Pam McFarland

January 25, 2019

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Federal government's Annual Energy Outlook forecasts a lot more natural gas, continued increase for renewables.

FPL Announces Plans to Install 30 Million Solar Panels in Florida

January 24, 2019

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Florida Power & Light Co. announced plans Jan. 16 to install more than 30 million solar panels by 2030 in Florida.

Fla. Gov. Expedites Environmental Projects, Everglades Restoration

Thomas F. Armistead

January 24, 2019

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Florida’s new governor, Ron DeSantis (R), swept into office issuing an executive order Jan. 10 for an ambitious program to improve the state’s water quality, quantity and supply; bring science, accountability and transparency to environmental programs; and enhance coastal protection.

NYC Contractor Navillus Sails on After Chapter 11

Richard Korman

January 24, 2019

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Trouble appears to be over between Navillus, one of New York City’s biggest contractors, and five building trades unions.

PG&E Faces Billions in Grid Work Amid Bankruptcy Crisis

Pam Radtke Russell

January 24, 2019

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Major electric grid work is ahead in PG&E’s territory, whether or not the California electric and gas utility files for bankruptcy.

New Canada Steel Protections Worry Big LNG Project Backers

Scott Van Voorhis

January 23, 2019

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Anti-dumping rules being finalized will push up building costs too high, they claim.

Colorado Energy Cooperative Reveals Plan for 100-MW Solar Farm

January 23, 2019

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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association will build a 100-MW solar project near Trinidad, Colo., that will meet the energy needs of 28,000 rural homes.