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Governors in states in the PJM Interconnection footprint on Sept. 26 announced the launch of the PJM Governors Collaborative, a new bipartisan forum that will allow governors across PJM’s 13 states to act collectively on issues of grid governance, energy affordability, and market reform.
Vistra Corp. on Sept. 29 announced that it has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with a large, investment-grade company under which Vistra has agreed to supply to the customer with 1,200 megawatts of power from the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Texas. Vistra anticipates power
The U.S. Department of Energy on Sept. 29 announced a $625 million investment “to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal industry, aiming to boost energy production and support coal communities nationwide.”
Washington State’s Pacific County PUD announced the appointment of Chris Forrest as its new General Manager.
Burlington, Vermont, Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and Burlington Electric Department on Sept. 22 announced a temporary increase to BED’s electric vehicle incentives to help offset the September 30, 2025 expiration of the federal tax credit for EV purchases, as set forth in President Trump's recently-signed reconciliation bill.
The Village of Trempealeau, Wisconsin, has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission through the Rural Energy Startup Program.
Chelan County PUD crews recently began removing hazard trees along a high-voltage transmission line that runs through six miles of rugged, difficult-to-access terrain from Sunitsch Canyon to Winton.
Following extensive and collaborative discussions with its customer representatives and key stakeholders, the New York Power Authority has advanced a proposal to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to adjust its Preference Power rates.