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The North Carolina public power cities of High Point, Lumberton, Morganton, and Washington received $10,000 each from ElectriCities of North Carolina's Downtown Revitalization Grant program, ElectriCities said on May 29.
Texas public power utility CPS Energy has completed preparedness activities as part of requirements for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the utility said on May 30.
State lawmakers are proposing legislation that imposes greater penalties for assaults against electric utility workers.
The Kerrville Public Utility Board recently announced new details regarding its planned natural gas-fired power generation facility.
Marshall, Minnesota, city officials, community leaders and project partners gathered on May 20 to celebrate the official dedication of the Marshall Solar Plus project -- a 10-megawatt solar energy and 5-MW battery storage facility developed to support regional reliability and clean energy goals.
In late April, the New York Department of Citywide Administrative Services, the state Department of Environmental Protection and the New York Power Authority announced the start of a project to install solar panels at the Wards Island Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility.
The Tennessee Valley Authority has named Kevin Michael as the next Site Vice President for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant effective May 22. Michael will fill the role previously held by Tom Marshall, who is retiring.
California public power utility SMUD on May 28 announced that it plans to issue approximately $300 million of Electric Revenue Bonds and Subordinated Electric Revenue Bonds during June 2025.