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The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities has initiated formal transmission studies with the Southwest Power Pool for two potential energy projects. Both proposals aim to strengthen long-term system resiliency and affordability in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The first proposal would add utility-scale
A new partnership is officially underway between the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and The Energy Authority (TEA), with parallel operations beginning on October 15, 2025.
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors on Oct. 24 approved a letter of intent with Brookfield Asset Management to guide final, exclusive negotiations with Brookfield concerning the two partially built AP1000 nuclear units in Fairfield County, SC.
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors advanced key energy projects on Oct. 24 that will help meet South Carolina’s growing energy demands and open the door for further economic development.
The Imperial Irrigation District on Oct. 20 said it is determined to move forward with its long-term plans to strengthen the reliability of its electric service through major projects aimed at bolstering grid reliability to meet growing energy demands.
Washington State’s Snohomish County PUD received the Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters (OSAW) Award for Operational Excellence at the Clean Currents Conference in Pittsburgh this month.
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Governing Board unanimously approved several infrastructure initiatives aimed at improving reliability, resilience, and efficiency across the Territory’s power system.
How Sacramento Municipal Utility District has been implementing AI to advance both its customer service and internal business management.