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The City of Waterville, Kansas, in cooperation with KPP Energy, announced the completion of a significant infrastructure project at the Waterville Substation.
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University of Texas at Dallas researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that could help power grids prevent power outages by automatically rerouting electricity in milliseconds.
Ampion Renewable Energy has entered into a partnership with the Wendy’s Company under which nearly 100 company-operated restaurants and approximately 40 franchise restaurants in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts are now enrolled in an Ampion program that bundles renewable energy certificates with community solar projects.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision temporarily staying the Federal Implementation Plan for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards — also known as the Good Neighbor plan — which sought to impose tighter limits on releases of nitrogen oxides in the 23 states subjected to the Good Neighbor Plan.
Austin Energy customers with an electric vehicle charger at home can now earn rewards for using less energy during periods of high energy demand, the Texas public power utility said on June 27.
Nebraska Public Power District on June 27 reported that it provided mutual aid to Omaha Public Power District to support power restoration efforts following heavy storms that knocked out power to residents of the state.
A 120-megawatt solar farm in Oklahoma that will supply energy to Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority was officially dedicated on June 26 at a ceremony attended by a variety of industry leaders and elected officials, OMPA reported.