Distributed Energy Resources
In recent years, many programs and funding options have opened up to extend the benefits of solar power to low- and moderate-income consumers. One of the most popular options is community solar. Community solar — sometimes described as shared solar or locally controlled solar — includes any solar
Transmission
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation on Nov. 19 filed an interregional Transfer Capability Study with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in advance of a December 2 deadline.
Electric Vehicles
A group representing over a dozen West Coast utilities has released a report that recommends adding electric vehicle charging stations for freight haulers and delivery trucks along the interstate corridor running from Canada to Mexico.
Electricity Markets
The Northern California Power Agency announced that Kevin Howard has joined NCPA's Legislative and Regulatory Affairs team as the agency’s Federal Power Resource Program Manager. The NCPA Federal Power Resource Program Manager represents NCPA before the United States Bureau of Reclamation, the
Electric Vehicles
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, in partnership with the Long Island Power Authority, recently announced the launch of two 100% electric shuttle services on Long Island and the Rockaways provided by a winner of the New York Clean Transportation Prizes.
Lakeland Electric is building a 120 megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired generator on land owned by the Florida city to replace a recently retired, coal-fired plant.
Bonds and Financing
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'AA-' rating on approximately $59.7 million Project 2015A Issue, Series 2021A revenue bonds issued by the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company.
Electricity Markets
The Balancing Authority of Northern California has signed an agreement to join the California ISO’s extended day-ahead market, making it the third entity to formally commit to the regional day-ahead market offered by the California grid operator.
Electricity Markets
Talen Energy on Dec. 23 said it intends to pursue appellate remedies after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said that it would not immediately address a Talen Energy request for rehearing of a Commission order that rejected an amended Interconnection Service Agreement among PJM, Susquehanna Nuclear LLC and PPL Electric Utilities tied to a data center in Pennsylvania.
Generation
Texas residents recently voted in favor of the creation of the Texas Energy Fund, which will provide grants and loans to finance the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric facilities in the state.