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Arizona's Salt River Project and Invenergy announced an agreement to add 200 megawatts (MW) of solar energy and 200 MW of 4-hour battery storage to the Valley’s grid.
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors on March 17 approved a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the City of Coachella, California, establishing the Coachella Electric Financing Authority, a new partnership designed to support energy infrastructure investments that will strengthen electric service and accommodate continued growth in the City of Coachella.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) General Manager Walter Haase recently met with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service Assistant Administrator Christopher McLean to discuss financing opportunities for critical infrastructure
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on March 16 issued an emergency order that directs TransAlta to keep Unit 2 of the Centralia Generating Station in Centralia, Washington available to operate.
Florida public power utility JEA will receive up to $3 million in cost-sharing funds through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to offset costs for the utility’s water conservation programs.
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation Large Load Working Group has published its second white paper, “Assessment of Gaps in Existing Practices, Requirements, and Reliability Standards for Emerging Large Loads.”
Arizona Public Service has officially notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of its intent to renew the operating licenses for all three units at Palo Verde Generating Station, which could extend operations from the mid-2040s through the mid-2060s.
City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., is increasing its investment in electric system reliability in fiscal year 2026, dedicating nearly $10 million to tree trimming and pole replacement efforts to help ensure safe and reliable power for the community. The increased funding builds on another strong