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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
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
The PJM Interconnection has accepted the first three projects in a new, temporary process designed to get large generation resources online quickly to address the urgent growth in demand for electricity. The projects are two battery storage projects and one natural gas generator upgrade with more
Wood Mackenzie’s latest global report on levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) shows that advancing technologies and market dynamics continue to drive divergent prices, with four-hour battery storage now less expensive than open-cycle gas turbines in all 43 markets where both technologies were