storage batteries
Energy Storage
Ormat Technologies on March 12 announced the commencement of commercial operations at the Shirk energy storage facility, an 80-megawatt/320-megawatt hour Battery Energy Storage System located in Visalia, California.
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Safety
The Florida Municipal Electric Association announced the winners of the 2025 Safety Awards. The recipients were honored for their continued commitment to safe work practices during the past year.
data
Generation
A total of 25 gigawatts of new data center capacity was added in Q4 2025, half of Q3 additions, “signaling a challenging development environment and a focus on the existing pipeline,” according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie.
plant
Reliability
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on March 16 issued an emergency order that directs TransAlta to keep Unit 2 of the Centralia Generating Station in Centralia, Washington available to operate.
water
Environment
Florida public power utility JEA will receive up to $3 million in cost-sharing funds through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to offset costs for the utility’s water conservation programs.
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Reliability
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation Large Load Working Group has published its second white paper, “Assessment of Gaps in Existing Practices, Requirements, and Reliability Standards for Emerging Large Loads.”
nuclear plant
Generation
Arizona Public Service has officially notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of its intent to renew the operating licenses for all three units at Palo Verde Generating Station, which could extend operations from the mid-2040s through the mid-2060s.
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Reliability
City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., is increasing its investment in electric system reliability in fiscal year 2026, dedicating nearly $10 million to tree trimming and pole replacement efforts to help ensure safe and reliable power for the community. The increased funding builds on another strong
grid
Generation
The Board of Directors for Florida public power utility JEA on Feb. 24 approved new and modified power purchase agreements after a presentation by Interim JEA Chief Electric Systems Officer Garry Baker and representatives of The Energy Authority.
cyber
Security
The Trump Administration on March 6 released a “Cyber Strategy for America,” which include six policy pillars that will guide implementation and measures for success.