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Most Americans are aware of electric alternatives to fossil fuel-powered household appliances, but are reluctant to switch to devices such as heat pumps, electric water heaters and induction cooktops, according to a report from the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative.
The New York Power Authority has completed formal conversations with stakeholders as part of its first annual conferral process called for in legislation included in the 2023-24 Enacted State Budget related to NYPA’s new authority to develop, own and operate renewable energy generating projects to assist the state in meeting its clean energy targets.
The Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity program at the Department of Energy recently published a Notice of Intent to provide $70 million to utilities including public power utilities for cybersecurity.
The board of directors of California public power utility Truckee Donner Public Utility District on Oct. 18 received a presentation from HDR Consultants on an Electric Costs of Service Analysis.
Santee Cooper has completed the purchase of Cherokee Cogeneration Partners LLC, a natural gas power plant in Cherokee County, S.C., Santee Cooper said on Nov. 1.
The Omaha Public Power District on Nov. 1 said that it is seeking proposals for the potential development of a landfill solar project, a joint effort with Douglas County, Neb.
Starting on November 1, all residential electric customers of Michigan public power utility Lansing Board of Water and Light will be updated to a time of use calculation to help better manage energy usage.
Projects that will receive funds recently announced by the Department of Energy include the development of microgrids, smart grid projects, and projects aimed at boosting grid resiliency.