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The Midcontinent ISO on March 9 announced the third cycle of projects to be evaluated under its Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS) process, marking another step toward accelerating the deployment of critical generation resources across the region.
Northern Wasco County People's Utility District welcomed Humaira Falkenberg as its new Chief Energy Resource Officer, effective March 2.
The PJM Interconnection is the first grid operator to implement the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s requirement to maximize the usable capacity of existing grid infrastructure by employing more granular and precise thermal ratings, going live with hourly “ambient air” adjusted transmission line ratings on March 4.
Pumped storage hydropower is uniquely positioned to deliver the 24/7, reliability-sensitive power that data centers require, particularly in the Western United States, which is seeing a large increase in data center construction, a new report from the National Hydropower Association said.
After more than 34 years of service with the Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District -- including the past seven-plus years as General Manager -- Devin Brundage announced his plans to retire at the end of the year.
Florida public power utility Lakeland Electric joined with Williams and City of Lakeland, Fla., leaders to break ground on a new 74.8-megawatt solar facility that will significantly expand renewable power capacity for the growing Lakeland region, Lakeland Electric said on March 5.
The Midcontinent ISO region is undergoing rapid change, with electric demand forecast to levels not seen in decades, MISO said in an updated version of its Reliability Imperative report released March 4.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon on February 25 issued a preliminary injunction order in long running litigation over Columbia River System operations.