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Electricity Markets
Oregon public power utility Eugene Water and Electric Board has signed a new contract with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) that runs through 2044, securing access to between $2.5 and $3 billion worth of energy.
Generation
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s application has been selected for a $400 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate the deployment of the nation’s first Generation III+ Small Modular Reactor at TVA’s Clinch River nuclear site in East Tennessee, TVA reported on Dec. 2.
Generation
In a collaborative effort that marks a milestone for Nebraska’s and Oklahoma’s energy future -- Nebraska Public Power District, Omaha Public Power District, Lincoln Electric System and Grand River Dam Authority -- have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form the Great Plains New Nuclear
Generation
The New York Power Authority is expanding its leadership team in its work to advance new advanced nuclear power development, it reported on Dec. 1.
Security
In preparation for upcoming major sporting events, California public power utility Silicon Valley Power is launching a comprehensive effort to strengthen safety preparation and physical security at critical electrical facilities throughout the city of Santa Clara, California.
Workforce
Pete Wyffels has been named the new general manager of Marshall Municipal Utilities (MMU).
Generation
Technology group Wärtsilä will deliver 27 engines to provide continuous primary power for a new data center under construction in the United States.
Generation
The Midcontinent ISO announced the second cycle of projects to be evaluated under its Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS) process, “reinforcing its commitment to accelerating the addition of critical generation resources across the region,” it said on Dec. 1.