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A unique partnership among Cowlitz PUD, Lower Columbia CAP, Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), and Blossom Solar is helping low-income residents at an apartment complex reduce energy costs while expanding access to clean energy in Cowlitz County, Washington State. The project includes a 72
New reports from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and the ERO Enterprise highlight measurable improvements in the electric industry’s cold weather preparedness, while underscoring the need for continued vigilance to address winter reliability risks, NERC said on Nov. 5. The
The American Public Power Association, Tennessee Valley Authority, Huntsville Utilities, and Electric Cities of Alabama recently co-hosted a workshop and tabletop exercise in Huntsville, Ala., focused on mutual aid and cybersecurity. Participating organizations included public power utilities and
NRG Energy on Nov. 9 announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell six natural gas generation assets to LS Power, for a purchase price of $4 billion in cash, subject to working capital and other closing adjustments. The six assets represent 4.9 GW of generation across NYISO
A bipartisan group of 73 senators on Nov. 9 voted to advance consideration of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA), which the American Public Power Association (APPA) supports. While the vote was procedural and additional steps remain before final passage, the bipartisan vote
X-Energy, a developer of advanced nuclear reactors and fuel technology, and Dow, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Long Mott Energy, on Nov. 9 announced that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the Construction Permit Application for the proposed construction of four Xe-100
The Transmission Access Policy Study Group (TAPS) held its fall membership conference, annual membership meeting, and annual board meeting in Key West, Florida, on November 1-3, 2026. Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) co-hosted the event with TAPS. In addition to informational updates from FMPA
New Fortress Energy Inc. on Oct. 29 announced that it has agreed to lease ten mobile turbines that can generate up to 300 megawatts of power to a US-based investment-grade company. The lease is for an initial period of five years and NFE did not name the company. The turbines are expected to be