Energy industry

Multiple carbon capture projects are advancing across the Midwest, but the Trump administration may change the calculus around CCS and net zero goals.

Kevin Bain, formerly director of strategy for the city of Detroit, has joined Public Sector Consultants as a senior strategist for climate and project finance.

The $105 million of power project revenue refunding bonds deal for Plum Point Energy Station in Arkansas comes amid tighter emission regulations.

Analysts say the Jacksonville, Florida, utility has been able to move past concerns over its attempt to breach a contract with MEAG and to privatize.

Karl Knight worked as chief of staff for U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.

Legislation passed by Utah lawmakers during a special session addresses concerns from the Intermountain Power Agency about a new law to keep a coal-fired power plant operating.

The loan is part of an Inflation Reduction Act program that finances the restart of renewable energy projects that have ceased operations.

The new rules are expected to boost bond issuance.

Inflation and mandate pressures are key factors that moved the outlook lower.

The amount of unspent funding for state and local capital projects is at a historically high $5 billion as projects struggle with rising construction costs.