Generation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in September proposed to modernize its regulations under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA). Commissioners voted at FERC’s monthly open meeting to...
Electricity Markets
The American Public Power Association is seeking rehearing of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order No. 1920 on the narrow issue of its decision to exclude public power from the definition of “Relevant State Entities.”
Workforce
Maryland public power utility Easton Utilities in early August announced the promotions of Julie Harvey, Lauren Lahman, and Edward “Eddie” Westerfield, III to key leadership roles in the organization.
Electric Vehicles
The New York Public Service Commission on Nov. 16 made significant changes to New York’s electric vehicle “make-ready” program to speed up the transition to zero-emissions electric vehicles.
Transmission
The New York State Public Service Commission on Nov. 16 approved $1.4 billion in financing for NY Transco’s Propel NY Energy transmission project.
Transmission
Several energy providers launched their plan to provide long-term electric reliability for customers by developing the Upper Midwest’s first 765-kilovolt transmission project, “which will meet the significant growth in electricity use projected in the coming decades and improve access to new energy sources needed to serve communities throughout the region,” they said on Feb. 10.
Distributed Energy Resources
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission in December declined to issue a declaratory order in a proceeding that would have given third parties the right to sell electricity directly to public utility customers, a proposal that was opposed by public power groups in the state.
Workforce
Electric Cities of Georgia hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new ECG Training Institute location on August 27 in the Indian Springs Business Park in Forsyth, Georgia.
Transmission
The $7 billion, 800-mile Grain Belt Express electric transmission infrastructure project on Oct. 12 secured approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission for its request to amend its existing certificate of convenience and necessity. The decision marks the last required state siting approval
Reliability
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) last week granted conditional approval of wildfire mitigation plans submitted by utilities in the state.