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Electricity Markets
Power grid operators have shattered prior power demand records this month in the wake of extreme cold weather that has gripped much of the country.
Electric Vehicles
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 8 announced the selection of 67 applicants to receive nearly $1 billion through EPA’s Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition.
Bonds and Financing
The Columbia Power and Water Systems board of directors announced that CPWS has once again been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This marks 18 straight years that the Columbia, Tenn
Reliability
The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 18 released the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant fiscal year 2024 Administrative and Legal Requirements Document (ALRD) to open the allocation request and application period for fiscal year 2024 grant funding.
Workforce
The Board of Public Utilities for Tennessee public power utility McMinnville Electric System recently announced that Brittany Davis is the General Manager-Elect for MES.
Generation
The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 17 announced the signing of a credit award and payment agreement with California-based Pacific Gas and Electric Company to finalize terms for $1.1 billion in credit payments via the Civil Nuclear Credit Program for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.
Security
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity on Jan. 18 issued a $4.8 million funding opportunity announcement seeking applications “for innovative distribution system communications technologies to ensure a secure electricity grid.”
Energy Efficiency
The Lansing Board of Water & Light recently announced the launch of its new electrification rebate program, which it said is aimed “at promoting sustainable practices and encouraging customers to adopt cleaner, electric home and business equipment options.”