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The U.S. Department of Energy recently filed a Notice of Intervention and Statement of Position with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission supporting its recommendation for the PJM Interconnection's proposed Reliability Backstop Procurement. FERC recommends PJM submit revised tariff provisions to
Kissimmee Utility Authority crews deployed to DeFuniak Springs, Florida, on Oct. 10 to assist with restoring power in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias. The crews departed Kissimmee just after 1 p.m. As part of KUA’s mutual-aid agreement with utilities across the nation, the utility sent 12 linemen
Snohomish County PUD recently hosted policymakers, planners and energy stakeholders at its Arlington Clean Energy Campus for a first-hand look at the Washington State public power utility's latest investment to grid modernization, battery storage and clean energy infrastructure. The event was
Construction at the Chelan PUD Bavarian substation is underway, the Washington State public power utility recently reported. Workers poured concrete footings to prepare for substation equipment installation. The benefit of this project is added reliability and the ability to meet growing electrical
During its monthly meeting held this month, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors held its annual election of officers. The board elected the following members who hold the following officer positions: Chairman: Melissa Thacker Vice Chairman: Rae Hemphill Secretary: Reginald Hardee
Ameresco on Oct. 8 announced that the City of Columbia, Missouri, has selected Ameresco to implement a citywide Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. The project is expected to modernize the city’s utility infrastructure while delivering substantial benefits in operational efficiency
A new report by experts at The Brattle Group examines how the Southeast region in the U.S. can cost-effectively meet growing electricity demand, continue deploying low-carbon resources, and maintain resource adequacy through the 2040s. Prepared for GridLab, Southeast Energy Vision: Achieving
In response to Hurricane Isaias, Florida public power utility JEA is providing mutual aid to Riviera Utilities in Daphne, Alabama. “We’re sending six line crews, along with support personnel, to assist with power restoration and recovery efforts following the storm,” JEA said. “We’re proud to stand