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Electricity Markets
Ann Arbor for Public Power, a group that supports municipalization efforts in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Jan. 17 released a proposal for a phase two municipalization feasibility study.
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Security
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response on Jan. 30 announced the launch of Renewable Energy and Storage Cybersecurity Research, a multi-laboratory effort, led by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, that will analyze and address cybersecurity concerns for hybrid energy systems that include wind, solar, and energy storage.
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Energy Efficiency
Thanks to a federal grant, Austin Energy plans to accelerate energy efficiency projects at City of Austin, Texas, community-facing facilities, the public power utility said on Jan. 23.
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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
The Florida Municipal Electric Association on Jan. 30 announced its 2023 “Restoring Communities Awards,” which recognize public power utilities for their exemplary power restoration efforts to their own communities and for providing or receiving mutual aid following significant weather events or when fellow public power communities were in need of extra assistance.
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Environment
At its December 2023 regular board meeting, the Board of Directors for the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency adopted the agency’s sustainability plan, which sets forth the agency’s vision for reducing to net-zero the carbon emissions of the power supply delivered to member municipalities by 2050.
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Bonds and Financing
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Issuer Default Rating on Washington State’s Grays Harbor County PUD No. 1 and the rating on certain bonds issued by the PUD to 'A+' from 'A'.
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Distributed Energy Resources
D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments, in partnership with California public power utility SMUD, on Nov. 1 announced that a solar facility in Imperial County, Calif., has reached commercial operation.
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Distributed Energy Resources
Clean Power Alliance’s Board of Directors has approved a 15-year power purchase agreement with Pattern Energy that will provide CPA with 575 megawatts of wind energy.
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Community Engagement
California public power utility Turlock Irrigation District offers a unique experience for its customers through its Customer Academy, which allows TID customers to get an inside look at the utility’s operations and insight into how and why TID makes decisions on behalf of customers.
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Community Engagement
The Florida Municipal Electric Association on Nov. 7 recognized 20 Florida public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards.