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Southwest Power Pool’s board of directors recently approved an industry expert panel (IEP) recommendation for Transource Oklahoma, LLC with Transource Energy, LLC to build the Mathewson-to-Redbud transmission project.
Nebraska Public Power District has launched the emPOWERING Nebraska’s Tomorrow program to share information about upcoming generation and infrastructure projects, it said on May 9.
The PJM Interconnection forecasts sufficient generation for typical peak demand this summer but is preparing to call on contracted demand response resources to reduce electricity use under more extreme scenarios featuring record demand, the grid operator said on May 9.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water achieved its 2024–2025 tree-trimming goal four months ahead of schedule. The goal for the fiscal year, which runs from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, was to trim 1,400 miles of trees and vegetation.
Platte River Power Authority recently hired Tim Blodgett to serve as chief strategy officer.
The American Public Power Association on May 8 released the Elective Pay Blueprint for Public Power, which provides guidance to public power utilities that are considering the development of projects relying on elective payment of energy tax credits.
The Midcontinent ISO on May 8 shared its summer readiness assessment outlining the forecast demand, generation capacity and weather expectations for the upcoming season.
The Michigan Municipal Electric Association (MMEA) recently released a report that details the positive impact of public power utilities in the state.