Grid Modernization
The Board of Tennessee public power utility EPB has approved a new initiative to keep Chattanooga, Tenn., on the leading edge by adding a quantum computer to EPB’s existing quantum technology infrastructure.
Electricity Markets
The Port of Seattle, Wash., on April 22 released its Seattle Waterfront Clean Energy Strategy assessing the power infrastructure investments and strategies needed to support the electrification of buildings, vehicles, vessels, and equipment on Port-owned properties.
Reliability
From pruning trees to equipment upgrades, Washington State’s Chelan PUD is investing in several projects to ensure the steady, safe delivery of electricity during fire season, it said on April 24.
Reliability
Hitachi Energy on April 25 announced a $22.5 million investment to expand and modernize its dry-type transformer manufacturing operations in Southwest Virginia.
Workforce
Bob Kahn, General Manager of Texas public power utility Austin Energy, recently announced his intent to retire effective June 30, 2025.
Bills and Rates
The Truckee Donner Public Utility District board of directors met for its April meeting and approved new account management tools for customers, accepted new funding from grants and insurance reimbursement for training and operations, and recognized staff for their hard work, both on the job and at the recent Lineworkers Rodeo.
Electricity Markets
Southwest Power Pool market development reached a significant milestone on April 22 when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved both the Markets+ Phase Two Funding Agreement and the mechanism for funding the market’s development.
Generation
Platte River Power Authority’s Board of Directors unanimously accepted the utility’s 2024 Annual Report on April 24.
Grid Modernization
California community choice aggregator Ava Community Energy recently announced the launch of a Virtual Power Plant strategy.