plant
Generation
With the U.S. preparing for approximately 90 gigawatts of peak demand growth through 2030, gas and coal generation will only be able to meet about 37 GW of this growth, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.
bonds
Bonds and Financing
On October 23, the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority successfully closed on its $266.98 million Power Supply System Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A -- a major step in strengthening the long-term reliability and affordability of power for its 43 member cities, OMPA reported in the latest issue of its Outlet newsletter.
nuke
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
nuke
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.
towers
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.
people
Workforce
Pete Wyffels has been named the new general manager of Marshall Municipal Utilities (MMU).
data
Generation
Technology group Wärtsilä will deliver 27 engines to provide continuous primary power for a new data center under construction in the United States.
towers at dusk
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.
congress at night
Generation
Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) recently sent a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) urging House leaders and the House Energy & Commerce Committee to allow the Senate-passed S. 1020 to proceed on the House suspension calendar as soon as possible.
bill
Bills and Rates
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families in late November released approximately $3.6 billion in regular block grant funding and an additional $100 million in supplemental Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding to states for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) implementation.