Public Power Current

The New York Power Authority on Oct. 30 issued its first solicitations as part of a new initiative to develop 1 gigawatt (GW) of advanced nuclear energy.

ISO New England has released the draft 2025 Regional System Plan (RSP25), a look at the 10-year horizon for New England’s power grid. The report includes forecasts of electricity demand, an overview of the transmission system, discussion of the current and future resource mix, and a summary of current public policies, economic drivers, and environmental issues affecting the power system.

Constellation and Xpansiv on Oct. 29 announced plans to launch clean energy-based annual emission-free energy certificates (EFECs) on an online trading platform.

A coalition of leaders from the artificial intelligence and energy sectors -- including NVIDIA, Emerald AI, EPRI, Digital Realty, and the PJM Interconnection –- recently announced the world's first power-flexible AI Factory.

The Midcontinent ISO’s annual Winter Readiness Workshop on October 29 will feature transmission and generation outlooks, and weather forecasts for the upcoming season. The assessment shows adequate resources are available for winter but highlights the potential risks and challenges associated with cold and extreme weather operations.

McKell Purnell has joined Arizona public power utility Salt River Project as its new Associate General Manager and Chief Human Resources Executive.

Jamestown, N.Y., native Kristofor Sellstrom has been named the next General Manager by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities to succeed current General Manager David Leathers, who will retire in January 2026.

U.S. utility large load commitments have reached over 160 gigawatts (GW), equivalent to 22% of 2024 U.S. peak load, according to the analysis “Up, up and away” by Wood Mackenzie that incorporates the latest findings from PJM's Load Adjustment Request (LAR) process. Building on previous research “ No