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Energy Storage
The Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative recently issued a request for proposals seeking bids for the purchase of stand-alone energy storage contracts for five battery energy storage systems.
Electricity Markets
The Nebraska Public Power District and the Northwest Rural Public Power District have agreed to pursue a wholesale power supply contract starting May 1, 2024, following votes by NRPPD’s and NPPD’s Board of Directors.
Distributed Energy Resources
Congestion is causing a rise in wind and solar power curtailments in the California Independent System Operator region, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Generation
The city of Oberlin, Kansas, in October took delivery of two new CAT C175 3.0-megawatt engines, which marks the first delivery of equipment under the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency’s new financing program.
Environment
Washington State’s Department of Ecology has taken preliminary steps to link its carbon dioxide cap-and-trade programs with similar programs in California and Quebec.
Customer Service
Nine public power utilities have been recognized by the American Public Power Association with Public Power Customer Satisfaction Awards for providing excellent service to their communities.
Energy Storage
LUMA Energy on Nov. 2 announced the launch of a Customer Battery Energy Sharing initiative, a battery emergency demand response program, to help improve service reliability for customers in Puerto Rico. This pilot program will provide participating solar customers with battery storage systems an
Grid Modernization
Sixty-six public power utilities have earned a Smart Energy Provider designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost, and sustainable electric service.