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ChargeScape, the automotive joint venture focused on electric vehicle-grid integration, and Nissan, on Sept. 9 announced the launch of a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot in the utility territory covered by California public power utility Silicon Valley Power.
The cost of new gas combustion turbine and combined cycle gas turbine power plants in the United States will likely persist and increase, according to market data analysis conducted in collaboration by GridLab, Energy Futures Group, and Halcyon.
Fitch Ratings in August affirmed the rating on New York Power Authority obligations at “AA-“.
Bill Shepherd in August started a new position as General Manager at Greenville Electric Utility System in Texas. Prior to his new role at GEUS, Shepherd worked at Texas public power utility Denton Municipal Electric as Executive Manager of Business Services.
The House Natural Resources Committee on Sept. 10 held a hearing to discuss three bills related to reforming procedures under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Ann Arbor for Public Power will draft a ballot proposal to submit to Ann Arbor, Michigan’s November 2026 election. The coalition of local residents and groups plans to collect over 5,000 signatures once the language is approved, the group said in early September.
The House Appropriations Committee on Sept. 10 concluded a markup of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
At its September 2025 meeting, the Dawson Public Power District Board of Directors welcomed a new board member, reviewed a strong performance report, and approved projects aimed at enhancing service to its customers.