Pennsylvania senators waded into the debate over subsidizing the state’s nuclear fleet, questioning owners’ need for a legislative solution.

Critics of a bill to subsidize Pennsylvania’s failing nuclear fleet advised state lawmakers to put the brakes on the proposal, saying it would distort the deregulated energy markets.

Pennsylvania lawmakers proposed another $500 million plan to subsidize the state’s nuclear industry and fought back against critics of providing support.

It’s been nearly 3 weeks since Pa. lawmakers proposed a $500 million plan to subsidize the state’s nuclear fleet, and hearings on the issue are weeks away.

With two months to go before Exelon says it will pull the plug on Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania lawmakers unveiled legislation to spend $500 million annually to subsidize the state’s nuclear fleet.

Pennsylvania lawmakers may create a new tier within the state’s alternative energy program for nuclear power, according to a draft proposal leaked Monday.

Pennsylvania lawmakers must approve nuclear subsidies by May to prevent the retirement of Three Mile Island Unit 1, Exelon CEO Chris Crane said.

Memos supporting a plan to save Pennsylvania’s nuclear reactors began circulating through the state legislature as the window to prevent closures dwindles.

Maryland officials have recommended the state’s Public Service Commission reject Transource Energy’s controversial Independence Energy Connection.

PJM’s highly anticipated re-evaluation of its largest-ever congestion-reducing transmission project shows the benefits to the region exceed its costs.