Public Power Current

The California Energy Commission approved a $1.9 billion investment plan aimed at accelerating progress on the state’s electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling goals.

ISO New England recently released a long-range analysis that offers an overview of the transmission investment needed into the middle of the century to ensure bulk power system reliability throughout the clean energy transition.

Scott Corwin, President and CEO of the American Public Power Association, has joined the Board of Directors for the Center for Energy Workforce Development.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Feb. 13 announced the designation of two final Wind Energy Areas offshore Oregon.

The Department of Energy on Feb. 13 announced the selection of three projects that will receive up to $60 million to demonstrate the efficacy and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs presented the results of a study on Feb. 14 at the quarterly meeting of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Board of Directors. The study for parts of seven Southeast states quantifies sources of greenhouse gas emissions and evaluates pathways to reach net-zero emissions across the Valley by 2050.

The Idaho Falls, Idaho, City Council recently voted to approve a construction contract with an Idaho-based company, ESI Construction, which will enable construction of a 17.5-megawatt peaking plant. Idaho Falls is served by Idaho Falls Power, a public power utility.

Sandow Lakes Energy Company on Feb. 12 announced plans to pursue the construction of a 1,200-megawatt natural gas-fueled power plant.