Generation
Mitsubishi Power and the Grand River Dam Authority have formally signed an agreement to provide a second advanced class gas turbine to the Grand River Energy Center in Chouteau, Okla.
Distributed Energy Resources
Michigan public power utility Grand Haven Board of Light and Power recently announced the addition of 12,000 megawatt hours from a Michigan solar farm to the utility’s renewable portfolio.
Energy Storage
Origis Energy and the Tennessee Valley Authority recently announced that construction has begun on the first of three projects in Mississippi with a total capacity of 550 megawatts plus 150 MW of battery storage.
Reliability
The Village of Stuart, Neb., recently completed an electric distribution system voltage switchover project, which is expected to result in a more efficient electric system with reduced line losses, demand charges, and required maintenance.
Energy Efficiency
Wisconsin’s WPPI Energy recently concluded a Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments-funded project that sought to provide its member utilities with a method for reducing heating costs in customers’ homes.
Electricity Markets
Nominations for the American Public Power Association’s Policy Makers Council are being accepted through November 28.
Energy Storage
Florida public power utility OUC recently completed the installation of a 4-megawatt/8-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system in St. Cloud, Fla.
Environment
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Oct. 10 announced the Decarbonization Leadership program, a decarbonization and electrification initiative administered by the New York Power Authority.
Electricity Markets
The Northwest Public Power Association Board of Trustees on Oct. 16 selected Kurt Miller to be the association’s next executive director, effective Dec. 1, 2023.
Community Engagement
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities’ General Manager Bill Johnson has been named to Ingram’s Magazine’s annual list of the 250 Most Powerful Business Leaders throughout the Greater Kansas City Region. Each year, Ingram’s identifies the most influential executives out of the 2.8 million individuals