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Public power executives discussed their experience with extreme events and how their storm and emergency operations plans support resilience for utilities and the communities they serve.
The PJM Interconnection on Aug. 13 filed its proposed framework to connect new data centers and other Large Load customers that bring their own power supplies consistent with the Ratepayer Protection Pledge from the Trump Administration.
To meet the growing need for energy in the Pacific Northwest by 2032, the region will need to expand its power system by adding a diverse mix of over 11,000 megawatts (MW) of new generation, over 5,000 MW of storage, and over 1,000 average-megawatts (aMW) of energy efficiency, among other resources
The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 14 awarded Pacific Gas and Electric $271 million to help support Diablo Canyon Power Plant’s extended operations.
Babcock & Wilcox on Aug. 11 announced that it has signed an agreement with Siemens Energy to start work on 20 Siemens Energy steam turbine generator sets totaling 1 gigawatt of generating capacity for use in its FastPower℠ program for data center projects.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has deployed new solutions and updates to service connection standards and requirements under the Power Ready LA initiative and Mayor Karen Bass’ Executive Directive 19, LADWP said on Aug. 13.
Oregon public power utility Eugene Water & Electric Board will keep power lines in neighborhoods at higher risk for wildfire on wildfire safety settings for the rest of the summer, it reported on Aug. 13.
This summer has seen utilities either implement or actively prepare for the use of public safety power shutoffs -- a proactive step aimed at lowering the chances that power equipment could spark wildfires in the face of adverse weather conditions such as extreme winds.