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Reliability
Where there is movement at the national level to address the critical shortage of grid components, particularly distribution transformers.
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Grid Modernization
How joint action agencies are revisiting their strategic planning to rethink how their roles align with shifting trends in energy supplies.
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The leader of Lincoln Electric System in Nebraska weighs in on the opportunities and challenges ahead for public power leaders.
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Generation
A look at how three public power utilities are mapping out their plans for a shifting supply mix through the integrated resource planning process.
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Reliability
Willie Phillips, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and James Robb, CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, on Nov. 6 said that they remain concerned about the potential loss of the Everett Marine Terminal in New England “and the consequences that it might have
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Bonds and Financing
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Issuer Default Rating on Washington State’s Grays Harbor County PUD No. 1 and the rating on certain bonds issued by the PUD to 'A+' from 'A'.
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Distributed Energy Resources
D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments, in partnership with California public power utility SMUD, on Nov. 1 announced that a solar facility in Imperial County, Calif., has reached commercial operation.
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Distributed Energy Resources
Clean Power Alliance’s Board of Directors has approved a 15-year power purchase agreement with Pattern Energy that will provide CPA with 575 megawatts of wind energy.
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Community Engagement
California public power utility Turlock Irrigation District offers a unique experience for its customers through its Customer Academy, which allows TID customers to get an inside look at the utility’s operations and insight into how and why TID makes decisions on behalf of customers.
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Community Engagement
The Florida Municipal Electric Association on Nov. 7 recognized 20 Florida public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards.