{"content":[{"text":"Energy NewsData, Seattle & San Francisco: January 19, 2018 • No. 1834 \n The Week In Summary Inside \n [1] Boardman Coal Plant Off Line for Repairs; Avangrid Seeks to Add Solar, Battery Storage \n Customers Ask If It Should Return to Montague Wind Project � � � � � Jump to [6]. \n FERC Affirms Two-Year Stay of Enloe \n A crack in a low-pressure turbine rotor blade has kept the \n Boardman coal-fired plant off line since December, and some of Construction, Rejects Rehearing � � Jump to [6.1]. \n Portland General Electric’s customer groups are questioning if the \n Grant PUD to Consider 2 Percent Rate Hike; \n plant should return to service at all. The utility says that if all goes \n well, Boardman will be back in service this spring. But customer Irrigation Wheeling Pilot Starts � �Jump to [6.2]. \n groups say that given that the plant is scheduled to stop burning coal \n Brief Mentions: News Roundup � �Jump to [6.3]. \n in 2020, its future should be based on the cost of the fix and current \n market conditions for replacement power. At [8], down, but not out. \n [2] Prospect of Washington Carbon Tax Initiative \n Drives Some Support of Tax Bill \n Testimony during a Washington legislative hearing on a \n carbon-emissions tax proposed by Gov. Jay Inslee garnered support \n from utilities and other businesses, as well as environmental groups, \n although some said it came because of the prospect of “well-funded \n groups ready to pursue a ballot measure.” At [11], utilities urge a more \n moderate tax with a pause to take stock. \n [3] Proposed Oregon Mega Solar Project Intended \n to Swap Coal for Sun Power \n Obsidian Renewables has proposed a massive solar-p hotovoltaic \n facility in central Oregon, which it hopes will help the region \n replace the loss of over 2,000 MW of coal-fired power over the \n next few years. The Obsidian Solar Center at Fort Rock would be \n up to a 600-MW solar facility, with an option for a battery storage \n component. The proposed project would be the largest solar venture \n in the state by a long shot, and could usher in an era of mega solar \n projects in Oregon. At [9], despite a straight shot to California, the Energy alphabet soup got you confused? \n Northwest market is the target. Click here for a list of acronyms we use. \n [4] Montana Lawmakers Express Concern \n Opinion & Perspectives \n About Coal’s Decline \n Capacity Metric Can Quantify Habitat \n Montana’s coal industry faces challenges from greater market \n competition, shifting consumer preferences and more stringent Benefits, Idaho Experts Say � � � � Jump to [7]. \n regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. For Montana lawmakers, \n coal’s decline is more than a question of finding new capacity sources. \n Price Report \n At [10], less coal means less tax revenue and lost jobs, according to a \n state legislative report. \n Western Power Prices See Modest \n [5] POTOMAC: FERC Commissioners Expect \n Movement Details on Page 4. \n Regional Resilience Approaches \n Energy Jobs Portal \n Grid operators are likely to bring up regionally specific approaches \n for strengthening system resilience, two members of the Federal \n Go to www.EnergyJobsPortal.com for the latest in \n Energy Regulatory Commission said at a Jan. 16 forum at the \n regional energy career opportunities. \n Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, Montana","bbox":{"left":0.058964,"top":0.153891,"width":0.876026,"height":0.794514}}],"images_bbox":[],"images_bbox_not_text_overlap":[]}