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On Sept. 30, the Bonneville Power Administration made its annual payment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the 41st consecutive year on time and in full, bringing cumulative payments to approximately $35.4 billion over this period. The total payment for fiscal year 2024 was $792.3 million.
Following months of engagement and negotiation, the Markets+ Greenhouse Gas Task Force recently approved protocol language that defines the mechanisms that Markets+ will use to track and report on greenhouse gas emissions.
The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities is inviting public feedback on its proposed 2024 Electric Integrated Resource Plan, it said recently.
A recently released study explores the economic impact of electric vehicle charging stations on nearby businesses, analyzing data from over 4,000 electric vehicle charging stations and 140,000 business establishments in California.
Salt River Project, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the Arizona State Land Department and Babbitt Ranches recently marked the completion of Babbitt Ranch Energy Center, a 161-megawatt wind project located on Babbitt Ranches property in Coconino County, north of Flagstaff, Arizona.
Kissimmee Utility Authority, a Florida public power utility, and the Florida Municipal Power Agency have been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel with Top Workplace awards. Florida Municipal Power Agency received a Top Workplaces of Central Florida award, presented by the Orlando Sentinel Media Group
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority recently announced that Schneider Regional Medical Center on St. Thomas will receive a backup battery system.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 27 announced a new state-level collaborative to examine battery storage technologies and safety considerations.