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While data centers are one of the hottest topics nationwide these days in the utility sector, the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority several years ago took the initiative to establish and maintain a data center on Sovereign Navajo land. prior to the dramatic growth in data centers in the U.S. “This
Texas public power utility Austin Energy is increasing the incentives for residential customers to join its Power Partner program, which helps manage energy demand during peak periods and supports grid reliability.
Colleen Wright has been named BPA's Human Resources Service Center Director. Wright, who is currently the Talent Operations Division director for the Department of Energy, is returning to BPA where she served as the acting deputy director of HR and held other HR leadership and specialist roles from 2011 to 2022.
The Midcontinent ISO on March 9 announced the third cycle of projects to be evaluated under its Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS) process, marking another step toward accelerating the deployment of critical generation resources across the region.
Northern Wasco County People's Utility District welcomed Humaira Falkenberg as its new Chief Energy Resource Officer, effective March 2.
The PJM Interconnection is the first grid operator to implement the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s requirement to maximize the usable capacity of existing grid infrastructure by employing more granular and precise thermal ratings, going live with hourly “ambient air” adjusted transmission line ratings on March 4.
Pumped storage hydropower is uniquely positioned to deliver the 24/7, reliability-sensitive power that data centers require, particularly in the Western United States, which is seeing a large increase in data center construction, a new report from the National Hydropower Association said.
After more than 34 years of service with the Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District -- including the past seven-plus years as General Manager -- Devin Brundage announced his plans to retire at the end of the year.