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Reliability
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and NERC’s Regional Entities have launched a joint review of the performance of the bulk power system during recent winter storms that brought Arctic air across much of North America, FERC said on Feb. 13.
Environment
A recently published study examines how insect communities respond to newly established habitat on solar energy sites in agricultural landscapes.
Energy Efficiency
Massachusetts public power utility Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant has received $1,000,000 from the state as part of the state’s $4 billion plan tied to the American Rescue Plan Act funding. The utility will use this funding to launch the TMLP Saves™ -- Heat Pump and Zero-Interest Loan Program.
Generation
During its January meeting, the Missouri River Energy Services Board of Directors increased the lump sum it pays members to install behind-the-meter generation -- typically diesel generators -- through reserved capacity agreements, MRES reported in its MRES Today newsletter for February 2024.
Distributed Energy Resources
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Feb. 13 announced the designation of two final Wind Energy Areas offshore Oregon.
Generation
The Department of Energy on Feb. 13 announced the selection of three projects that will receive up to $60 million to demonstrate the efficacy and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems.
Environment
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs presented the results of a study on Feb. 14 at the quarterly meeting of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Board of Directors. The study for parts of seven Southeast states quantifies sources of greenhouse gas emissions and evaluates pathways to reach net-zero emissions across the Valley by 2050.
Generation
The Idaho Falls, Idaho, City Council recently voted to approve a construction contract with an Idaho-based company, ESI Construction, which will enable construction of a 17.5-megawatt peaking plant. Idaho Falls is served by Idaho Falls Power, a public power utility.
Electric Vehicles
The California Energy Commission approved a $1.9 billion investment plan aimed at accelerating progress on the state’s electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling goals.
Transmission
ISO New England recently released a long-range analysis that offers an overview of the transmission investment needed into the middle of the century to ensure bulk power system reliability throughout the clean energy transition.