Transmission
The Southwest Power Pool's Board of Directors approved the Consolidated Planning Process, which SPP said is a "new approach that replaces legacy study methods, leveraging industry best practices, advanced technology and decades of expertise to provide a modern blueprint for keeping the regional grid reliable and affordable."
Generation
Arizona public power utility Salt River Project on Aug. 6 was joined by Arizona Public Service, the City of Mesa, Tucson Electric Power and UniSource Energy Services in announcing commitment plans for Transwestern Pipeline’s Desert Southwest expansion project.
Transmission
The Salem Substation Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in April for its crucial role during the Bonneville Power Administration's Master Grid development period that began in the late 1930s.
Bonds and Financing
The Tennessee Valley Authority priced $1.25 billion of new five-year maturity global power bonds on Aug. 5, with an interest rate of 3.875%.
Transmission
The proposed route for a major transmission line project was recently approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission.
Community Engagement
In an interview with APPA, Katie Abraham, executive director of the Michigan Municipal Electric Association, detailed how the services that MMEA offers to its member utilities has evolved to the benefit of those member utilities. MMEA represents all 40 of Michigan's public power utilities. “When I
Community Engagement
Truckee Donner Public Utility District, a California public power utility, recently provided details on its Charging Futures Forward initiative, which focuses on supporting students in the utility’s service territory.
Energy Storage
Los Angeles, Calif., Mayor Karen Bass on Aug. 5 announced the completion of the Eland Solar-plus-Storage Center project, one of the largest solar and battery energy storage projects in the U.S.
Workforce
Florida public power utility JEA this summer rolled out “Wired for Legacy,” a three-part docuseries celebrating the next generation of line workers keeping family traditions alive.
Energy Storage
Origis Energy and Pioneer Community Energy, a not-for-profit electricity provider headquartered in Rocklin, California, on Aug. 6 announced the signing of a 20-year agreement for the Chalan Solar plus Storage project in Lost Hills, Kern County, California.