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In a new analysis, McKinsey & Co. examines whether too much generation is being constructed to supply data centers. Analysts at the consulting firm conclude that for power sector players, the greater near-term risk might be underbuilding rather than overbuilding.
The Long Island Association (LIA), a non-profit and non-partisan business organization, on Aug. 18 released a new study finding that the construction of the South Fork Wind and Sunrise Wind offshore wind projects will generate more than $460 million in economic impact across Nassau and Suffolk
California public power utility Pasadena Water and Power recently completed important water system infrastructure projects, and has new projects underway to ensure continued reliable, high-quality water, the City of Pasadena reported on Aug. 17.
California public power utility Glendale Water & Power recently shared major progress in workplace safety, employee preparedness, and operational readiness through its growing Utility Safety Section.
Suzanne Lane has been named as the new executive director of the Transmission Access Policy Study Group, a national association representing 31 transmission-dependent electric utilities operating in 39 states.
In a recent interview with APPA, KPP Energy CEO and General Manager Colin Hansen details the benefits that flow to KPP Energy member communities from the services it provides including, among other things, distribution system assessments and rate design.
Equinor has agreed to acquire an interest in the Lackawanna Energy Center, a 1,483 MW gas-fired combined cycle power plant in Pennsylvania.
North Carolina State University, in collaboration with the New York Power Authority and the Electric Power Research Institute, has designed and tested a high-efficiency solid state transformer (SST) capable of handling up to 1 MW of power under real-world conditions.