storage

Maryland Governor Signs Energy Storage Bill into Law, Sets 3,000 MW Target

Maryland Governor Wes Moore on May 8 signed into law a bill that establishes a 3,000-megawatt target for energy storage and requires the Maryland Public Service Commission to develop a cost-effective procurement program. The measure, H.B. 910, calls for the PSC to establish targets for the cost
decarbonization
Environment

Briefing on New GHG Rules for the Power Sector

Participants will discuss the implications of EPA’s proposed approach of setting the best system of emission reductions based on carbon capture and sequestration and co-firing with low GHG hydrogen for several subcategories. In addition, we will discuss the proposed flexibility for certain plants
May 23, 2023

Public Utilities Risk Management Association

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Generation

Public Power Energy Transition Roadmap

A framework to assist public power utilities in planning for and moving to more resilient, lower-emission electric systems while continuing to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective electricity to their communities...
January 9, 2023
grid

Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative Brings Fuel Cell Microgrid Online

The Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative has brought online a natural gas-fired fuel cell power station that will provide power to its municipal electric utility members.
storage

ISO New England Files Proposal to Use Storage as Transmission Resource

ISO New England in late December filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for approval to treat energy storage as a transmission asset.

Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan

The Electric Plant Board of Paducah is soliciting proposals from qualified consultant teams for a planning project that will develop an Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Plan for the Paducah Power System (PPS) service territory. The plan will be developed through coordinated engagement with EV
solar

Omaha Public Power District to Build Solar Project on Landfill Site

Omaha Public Power District is using a $3.46 million grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust to build a solar power plant at a former landfill site.

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plant

TVA to Retire Coal-Fired Power Plant, Construct 1,450-MW Combined-Cycle Natural Gas Plant

The Tennessee Valley Authority on Jan. 10 said it has decided to retire its Cumberland Fossil Plant and build a 1,450-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas facility by 2026.