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The Tennessee Valley Authority announced May 20 that it is the first utility in the U.S. to submit a construction permit application for the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy small modular reactor BWRX-300 technology to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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A new study commissioned by the Environmental Defense Fund and written by Black & Veatch finds that when utilities prepare for new electricity demand from electric trucks and buses, it’s good for ratepayers.
Key factors driving renewable energy development last year — strong demand, declining costs, gains in battery storage technology and grid operators’ growing ability to handle renewables— are poised to continue into 2019, according to consulting firm Deloitte.
American Municipal Power on Sept. 21 announced several promotions, as well as additions to the organization’s leadership structure.
Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on Jan. 3 announced that power from the Vineyard Wind offshore wind project was delivered to the New England grid for the first time.
Oklo Inc., an advanced nuclear technology company, on Sept. 4 announced plans to design, build, and operate a fuel recycling facility in Tennessee as the first phase of an advanced fuel center through investment totaling up to $1.68 billion and aiming to create more than 800 high-quality jobs.
Workshops and other outreach is underway to inform Grant PUD customers about a new rate strategy intended to ensure “core customers” –- residential, agriculture and small and medium-sized businesses –- receive the lowest rates possible for their electricity, while industrial rates remain competitive with the region, Grant PUD commissioners heard at their July 22 meeting.
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The Department of Energy recently said that its Loan Programs Office has granted a conditional commitment for a partial loan guarantee of up to $72.8 million for a solar plus storage microgrid project on Tribal lands in California.