grid
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.
grid
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
people
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.
Environment
Federal Efforts to Address Climate Change Issue Brief (PDF) Summary Public power utilities are reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through a variety of means, including increased use of renewable energy resources, the development of new nuclear power, the addition of distributed energy
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Generation
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on March 27 voted to approve a motion to convene a public hearing exploring the growing impact of large-scale electric customers — including data centers and other high-energy users — on the state’s electric grid. The hearing, scheduled for the afternoon of
grid
Reliability
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) last week granted conditional approval of wildfire mitigation plans submitted by utilities in the state.
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Generation
Arizona public power utility Salt River Project, Arizona Public Service and Tucson Electric Power continue to work together to explore adding nuclear generation in Arizona, including through a preliminary siting study now underway, the utilities said on June 24.
microgrid
Clean energy microgrids can provide an opportunity to both enhance resiliency and decrease greenhouse emissions, according to a report by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the National Association of State Energy Officials.
storage
Energy Storage
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 27 announced a new state-level collaborative to examine battery storage technologies and safety considerations.