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OUC bringing together hydrogen project, nanogrid to test storage technologies

OUC—The Reliable One is looking forward to combining two research projects to test and demonstrate the possibilities of energy storage technologies, including hydrogen storage, that could be used to smooth out intermittent power from solar resources.
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MMWEC expands residential demand management program to include thermostats

Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company, the joint action agency for municipal utilities in Massachusetts, is expanding its residential demand management program, “Connected Homes.” Beginning this month, select wifi thermostats have been added to the program for all participating municipal light plants.
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The wonder of this season

Joy looks back on a year of reflection and reaction - and with gratitude for essential workers and national infrastructure.
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Public Power's Clean Energy Commitments

A snapshot of public power utilities’ commitments for how and when their systems will increase clean energy resources.
April 18, 2025
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Ames Electric, with Iowa State University, is hosting a ‘mobile microgrid’

Ames Electric Services in Iowa is providing support for a mobile microgrid project initiated by the Iowa National Guard.