Reliability
The following is a transcript of the May 27, 2024, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA’s News
Generation
Arizona public power utility Salt River Project on Aug. 6 was joined by Arizona Public Service, the City of Mesa, Tucson Electric Power and UniSource Energy Services in announcing commitment plans for Transwestern Pipeline’s Desert Southwest expansion project.
Environment
Why increased clarity and certainty around permitting regulations would allow public power providers to build for the future more quickly.
Electricity Markets
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has extended the compliance deadline for Order No. 2023, a final rule that reforms the Commission’s standard generator interconnection procedures and agreements.
In a recent letter to the CEO of California investor-owned utility PG&E, groups representing public power utilities and electric cooperatives in Arizona made the case for extending the life of the California nuclear power plant Diablo Canyon Power Plant past its existing license.
Generation
A growing number of U.S. electric utilities are eyeing the potential of utilizing nuclear power to meet the data center power demand needs.
Generation
Commissioners with the Florida Public Service Commission in late March approved the Advanced Nuclear Power Feasibility Report containing findings and recommendations for potential legislative or administrative actions to enhance use of advanced nuclear technologies.
Electricity Markets
The start of the new year ushered in the legalization of recreational marijuana in California, the latest marker in a growing trend of states moving to legalize cannabis use. The power industry has been grappling with several challenges associated with cannabis operations including the collection of
Community Engagement
The reasons communities explore the public power or the municipalization option vary from year to year and from community to community. Ultimately, it's about having local control over a community's...
Electricity Markets
This white paper shows how recent developments in regional transmission organizations with mandatory capacity markets demonstrate an urgent need for reform of the capacity constructs used in these regions. The...