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Grid Modernization

DOE Makes up to $3.9 Billion Available for Grid Projects

The Biden-Harris Administration on Nov. 14 announced up to $3.9 billion available through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program.
Energy Storage

Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative Seeks Proposals for Energy Storage Contracts

The Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative recently issued a request for proposals seeking bids for the purchase of stand-alone energy storage contracts for five battery energy storage systems.
Electricity Markets

NPPD, Northwest Rural Public Power District to Pursue Wholesale Power Supply Contract

The Nebraska Public Power District and the Northwest Rural Public Power District have agreed to pursue a wholesale power supply contract starting May 1, 2024, following votes by NRPPD’s and NPPD’s Board of Directors.
Distributed Energy Resources

Wind and Solar Curtailments Are Rising in California Because of Congestion: EIA

Congestion is causing a rise in wind and solar power curtailments in the California Independent System Operator region, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Generation

Delivery of New CAT Engines to City Marks First Delivery of Equipment Under KMEA’s Behind-the-Meter Generation Program

The city of Oberlin, Kansas, in October took delivery of two new CAT C175 3.0-megawatt engines, which marks the first delivery of equipment under the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency’s new financing program.
Environment

Washington State Takes Preliminary Steps to Link Cap-and-Trade Program

Washington State’s Department of Ecology has taken preliminary steps to link its carbon dioxide cap-and-trade programs with similar programs in California and Quebec.
Customer Service

Public Power Utilities Recognized by APPA With Customer Satisfaction Awards

Nine public power utilities have been recognized by the American Public Power Association with Public Power Customer Satisfaction Awards for providing excellent service to their communities.
Energy Storage

New Customer Battery Energy Sharing Initiative for Puerto Rico Unveiled

LUMA Energy on Nov. 2 announced the launch of a Customer Battery Energy Sharing initiative, a battery emergency demand response program, to help improve service reliability for customers in Puerto Rico. This pilot program will provide participating solar customers with battery storage systems an