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Generation
The U.S. Energy Information Administration is projecting electricity consumption will continue growing through 2050 at a rate of 0.9% to 1.6%, with data center server energy use a major factor.
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Bonds and Financing
On April 6, the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) received notice from Fitch Ratings that the agency had once again affirmed the “AA- with a Stable Outlook” rating for IMEA.
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Transmission
The California Independent System Operator has recommended 38 transmission upgrades in its draft 2025-2026 Transmission Plan, with an estimated cost of $7 billion at full buildout over the next decade.
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Electricity Markets
The Truckee Donner Public Utility District Board of Directors held its March and April board meetings and, among other things, approved an updated energy resource contract, approved a contract to conduct a customer survey and reviewed monthly electric reliability statistics.
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Reliability
The Imperial Irrigation District is prepared to meet the region’s summer energy demands, supported by strategic planning, resource procurement, and continued investments in critical infrastructure to ensure reliable electric service for customers across the district’s power service area.
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Energy Efficiency
The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company, in collaboration with Marblehead Municipal Light Department and West Boylston Municipal Light Plant, is launching a pioneering pilot program to modernize residential energy audits using advanced aerial technology, MMWEC said on April 8.
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Bonds and Financing
A look at the different entities involved in prepayment transactions, including the roles they play and how each can benefit.
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Generation
Major work is underway at California public power utility Redding Electric Utility’s Redding Power Plant this spring.
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Energy Efficiency
The City of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Wastewater Treatment Plant has been recognized by the Bonneville Power Administration and Idaho Falls Power for major energy efficiency upgrades, resulting in reduced consumption and substantial cost savings.
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Environment
The Environmental Protection Agency recently issued its proposed rule to amend the Hazardous Solid Waste Management System: Disposal for Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Generating Units: Legacy/ CCRMU.