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Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) recently introduced legislation that amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and establishes new limitations on federal efficiency rules for specific distribution transformers.
Joy Liechty has joined Washington State’s Jefferson County PUD as its new Assistant General Manager.
South Carolina’s Santee Cooper recently announced four new appointments to its management team -- Director of Inclusive Strategies Traci Grant, Senior Director of Generation Carey Salisbury, General Auditor Jason McKinney and General Manager of Projects and Construction Scott Smith.
The Department of the Interior on Jan. 17 announced an updated roadmap for solar energy development across the West, which is “designed to expand solar energy production in more Western states and make renewable energy siting and permitting on America’s public lands more efficient,” it said.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service on Jan. 19 released additional guidance aimed at providing clarity on eligibility for tax incentives to install electric vehicle charging stations and other alternative fuel refueling stations.
San Antonio, Texas-based public power utility CPS Energy has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with Genesis Consolidated Industries Holdings for a 150-megawatt solar project called “Exodus 1.”
A new building in White, South Dakota, will house local emergency preparedness, planning and response services.
A diverse generation resource mix, effective customer conservation efforts and the dedication of OPPD employees combined to help the Omaha Public Power District successfully respond last week to extremely cold weather that blanketed the state.