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Bonds and Financing
Fitch Ratings recently assigned a “AA-“ rating to bonds issued by the city of Eugene, Ore., on behalf of the Eugene Water and Electric Board.
Reliability
The American Public Power Association and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association are voicing concerns about the potential negative effects on the reliability of the country’s electric grid resulting from a proposed rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to address the 2015 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards.
Bonds and Financing
The U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service recently released guidance that updates and expands on a 2023 notice that provided draft proposed rules for qualifying for the domestic content bonus for certain energy tax credits.
Distributed Energy Resources
The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking proposals with the intent to buy renewable energy credits from Tribes. The DOE effort is being led by the Western Area Power Administration.
Generation
A growing number of U.S. electric utilities are eyeing the potential of utilizing nuclear power to meet the data center power demand needs.
Energy Efficiency
Jacksonville, Florida-based public power utility JEA is working collaboratively with a number of local organizations on a project involving energy efficiency home repairs in a Jacksonville neighborhood. To reduce energy consumption and make critical repairs to homes in Jacksonville’s Historic
Reliability
The Bonneville Power Administration recently released its updated wildfire mitigation plan. BPA noted that all four Pacific Northwest states have declared May as Wildfire Awareness Month.
Transmission
ISO New England has proposed new planning processes to ensure future transmission upgrades address state clean energy policies holistically and efficiently.