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Distributed Energy Resources
The New York State Public Service Commission on Oct. 12 denied petitions filed by a group of offshore wind developers and a state renewable energy trade association seeking additional funding for four proposed offshore wind projects and 86 land-based renewable projects.
Reliability
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission last week directed the North American Electric Reliability Corporation to develop a suite of new or modified reliability standards that comprehensively address inverter-based resources data sharing, model validation, planning and operational studies, and performance requirements.
Generation
Public power utilities and communities are included among the recipients of more than $38 million in incentive payments that will be provided by the U.S. Department of Energy for electricity generated and sold from hydropower facilities.
Distributed Energy Resources
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Oct. 19 identified a Draft Wind Energy Area in the Gulf of Maine, opening a 30-day public review and comment period.
Workforce
Emeka Anyanwu on Oct. 20 was approved by the board of Lincoln Electric System as the next CEO of the Nebraska public power utility.
Energy Storage
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held in San Bernardino County, Calif., for the start of commercial operations at Daggett Solar + Storage, a project located adjacent to the decommissioned Coolwater gas-fired power plant.
Community Engagement
A recent tour by Kennett, Mo., city officials of Kennett Board of Public Works facilities and a presentation related to Kennett Board of Public Works strengthens the city public power utility’s working relationship with city officials, said Jamie Chitester, CEO of Kennett’s City Light Gas and Water.
Distributed Energy Resources
The New York Power Authority is seeking developers to implement solar photovoltaic arrays and/or battery energy storage systems at four sites in Warren County, N.Y.