storage
The California Independent System Operator recently reported that more than 5,000 megawatts of battery storage capacity is now online and fully integrated into the electrical grid.
nuke
Generation
As the threats to the resilience and reliability of the electric power grid caused by extreme weather events rise, the advantages of small modular reactors are becoming more apparent.
solar
Distributed Energy Resources
The Grand Haven Board of Light and Power on July 25 reported that its renewable energy portfolio has increased from 9.4% in 2019 to 22% in 2022 and is on track to reach 28% by 2025.
grid
Electricity Markets
Renewable generation is growing quickly in Texas’ electric market, but the state is at risk of rising curtailments unless transmission resources also increase, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration.
grid
Electricity Markets
The Bonneville Power Administration has released a draft Provider of Choice Policy that describes BPA’s proposed products and service offerings for the period following the expiration of existing long-term power sales contracts on Sept. 30, 2028, and BPA’s proposal for distribution of the costs and
Description
Denton Municipal Electric (ERCOT, Texas) seeks to procure up to 225MW (name plate capacity) of renewable energy. Technologies – Solar, Wind, Solar/Wind plus storage option or other renewable projects that meet requirements. Existing facilities allowed. Environmental Attributes Req. Preferred Start
gas
Generation
Black Bear Transmission LLC recently announced that its BBT AlaTenn LLC pipeline system has started delivering natural gas supply for commissioning of three new natural gas-fueled power plant units owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority in Colbert County, Alabama.
grid
Electricity Markets
A recently released report prepared for the City of San Diego, Calif., concludes that it is financially feasible for the city to acquire specific electric assets of investor-owned utility San Diego Gas & Electric in the city, but also notes that there are several difficulties and challenges that would require the city to examine the various political, operational, and financial risks associated with forming a public power utility.
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Electric Vehicles
The grand opening of the Robinson Recharge Mobility Hub in downtown Orlando, Fla., on July 25 marked a major step forward in Florida public power utility OUC’s efforts to increase electric vehicle use as part of its pledge to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, OUC said.
people
North Carolina’s Fayetteville Public Works Commission on July 22 announced the hiring of Timothy Bryant as the utility’s next CEO and General Manager.