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Michigan public power utility Zeeland Board of Public Works has welcomed Nick Lanting to the utility’s team this summer as a GIS intern, made possible through the American Public Power Association's Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments Program.
Lora Anguay, a 22-year SMUD veteran and deeply rooted community leader, has been named to succeed Paul Lau as the utility’s CEO and General Manager, the California public power utility reported on June 23.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas on June 23 entered into the fifth agreement under the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) Completion Bonus Grant (CBG) Program, with Tejas Power Generation, LLC, a subsidiary of Shell Energy North America (US) L.P.
Constellation and Walmart on June 23 announced a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement for electricity from Constellation's Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois. The agreement includes approximately 176 MW of wholesale supply, including 30 MW of expanded generating capacity.
Lightshift Energy on June 22 announced six new battery energy storage projects at municipal light departments in Massachusetts.
A first ever Cybersecurity Committee approved by the American Public Power Association’s Board of Directors was recently launched to align, and provide strategic direction for, APPA’s various cybersecurity programs, events, resources, and projects.
Chevron on June 22 announced that Energy Forge One LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, has signed an agreement with Microsoft to develop a co-located power facility in West Texas that will provide dedicated electricity to a Microsoft-operated data center under a 20-year power purchase agreement. Chevron
Preventative maintenance and electric system improvements will keep Snohomish County PUD crews busy this summer as they work to maintain strong, year-round reliability for customers, especially during storm season, the Washington State PUD reported on June 9.