Energy Storage
How public power utilities can refine the purpose, value, and benefits of energy storage for their projects.
Electricity Markets
The New York Department of Public Service, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services recently submitted a report analyzing the impact of federal energy tariffs.
Electricity Markets
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on July 14 directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reconsider several aspects of its prior approval of the Southeast Energy Exchange Market, which launched operations supporting enhanced energy trading in November 2022.
Generation
The Tennessee Valley Authority on April 17 submitted a Notification of Intent to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that it plans to submit a Construction Permit Application tied to plans to construct a small modular reactor at TVA’s Clinch River Nuclear Site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
The Grant PUD Commission voted to appoint John Mertlich as the next General Manager and CEO position during its meeting on March 11.
Generation
At a recent Northwest Public Power Association conference, Jason Herbert, Senior Director for External Strategy at Energy Northwest, detailed the joint action agency’s plans for the development of small modular reactors, while Meaghan Vibbert, Public Information Officer, at Washington State’s Douglas County PUD, provided an update on the PUD’s renewable hydrogen project.
Electricity Markets
In collaboration with customers, the Bonneville Power Administration on July 24 said it is strategically raising power and transmission rates to meet customer needs and support national priorities for more abundant, reliable and secure energy.
Bonds and Financing
Grant PUD’s continued strong financial indicators have earned a credit rating upgrade from Aa3 positive to Aa2 stable from Moody’s Ratings, Grant PUD commissioners recently learned.
Transmission
The American Public Power Association on Nov. 21 submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Energy in response to the DOE’s request for information on accelerating speed to power and winning the artificial intelligence race.
Customer Service
From coordinating with public safety officials to communicating about backup options, learn the different approaches public power utilities take to ensure that customers who have a medical need for electricity aren’t left on their own in a major event or if they have difficulty in paying their bill.