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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the official opening of a first-of-its-kind, world-class electric grid and power systems laboratory based at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, the nation’s most advanced non-profit semiconductor research and development facility. Created by the New York Power Authority, the lab provides real-time electric grid simulation to evaluate future scenarios and to test the impacts of new and improved technologies on the bulk electric system without placing the state’s electric grid at risk.
The North American Energy Standards Board will initiate an industry-wide effort to develop a standardized sale and purchase agreement for hydrogen through its open development process.
The Federal Highway Administration on May 30 published a notice of funding opportunity for the second round of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program.
California public power utility Alameda Municipal Power announced the departure of General Manager Nicolas Procos to pursue a new opportunity after nearly seven years with the city.
The White House on May 29 announced the creation of a Nuclear Power Project Management and Delivery working group to help identify opportunities to proactively mitigate sources of cost and schedule overrun risk.
Nebraska public power utility Omaha Public Power District on June 6 will host the first of two pilot community resource fairs. The fairs are designed to be a one-stop shop for customers where they can learn about the community services available to them. Customers will be able to visit a variety of informational stations, including OPPD’s.
ArcLight Capital Partners and Elevate Renewables on May 29 announced a battery storage infrastructure project at the Arthur Kill Power Station in Staten Island, N.Y. The 15 MW/60 MWh distribution-level project will help provide more renewable power by replacing existing generation planned to retire in 2025.
The Long Island Power Authority has issued a request for proposals seeking services for its electrical transmission and distribution system, including, among other functions, day-to-day operations and maintenance, emergency preparedness and response, customer service, billing and collection, and meter reading.