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Electricity Markets
Two virtual power plants are now qualified and able to provide dispatchable power to the Texas electric grid, which is operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Texas Public Utility Commission said on Aug. 23.
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Generation
Appalachian Power on Nov. 14 announced plans to bring small modular reactors to Virginia. Appalachian Power representatives have identified a potential site for an SMR project on company-owned property in Campbell County, Virginia, and plan to begin the Early Site Permit Application process. The
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Reliability
The House of Representatives on Dec. 11 passed H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, by a vote of 221-205.
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Electricity Markets
Officials from WPPI Energy, SMUD, and the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association on Feb. 28 detailed strategies they have adopted for communicating with lawmakers and outlined key policy priorities they discussed with House members and Senators in their visits to Capitol Hill as part of the American Public Power Association’s Legislative Rally.
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Electricity Markets
A wholly-owned direct subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc. has filed an application at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking acceptance of a market-based rate tariff.
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Community Engagement
Businesses want to keep energy costs down and utilities want to see load grow. That’s the bottom line in economic development. But that’s not all there is to it. Communities and businesses have varying goals that require a careful match to find the right fit. To help grow and improve their
Delia is a member of the American Public Power Association's (APPA) executive leadership team. She oversees APPA's regulatory, government relations, and communications functions. She also serves as the organization's chief legal officer. Delia leads energy policy formulation and advocacy before
An overview of FERC's proposed changes to its PURPA rules - and APPA's take on how the reforms are reasonable and could help public power utilities keep costs down.
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Community Engagement
The newly appointed leader of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power shares her vision for engaging and supporting the community.
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Bills and Rates
The New York State Public Service Commission recently approved a request by the New York Power Authority to establish the Renewable Energy Access and Community Help program to provide electric bill credits for low-income households in disadvantaged communities across the state.