Reliability
Oregon public power utility Springfield Utility Board has launched a pilot program under which SUB is offering a 0% loan for generators and generator transfer switches.
Community Engagement
California public power utility Truckee Donner Public Utility District held the first board meeting of the year on Jan. 15.
Electricity Markets
Imperial Beach, Calif., Mayor Paloma Aguirre and the County of San Diego’s Interim Vice Chair Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer were recently selected to lead the San Diego Community Power 2025 Board of Directors.
Electricity Markets
The PJM Interconnection's 2025 long-term load forecast report predicts significant growth in electricity demand over a 20-year planning horizon, PJM said.
Electricity Markets
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects that U.S. wholesale power prices will average slightly higher in 2025 in most U.S. regions than last year, except in Texas and in the Northwest.
Bills and Rates
The Guam Public Utilities Commission has approved the Guam Power Authority’s petition to reduce a fuel recovery charge by 20.3%, effective February 1, 2025.
Workforce
Jeff Lyash, Tennessee Valley Authority President and CEO, has announced his plans to retire no later than the end of the fiscal year, TVA said on Jan. 31.
Workforce
Marcus Harris recently joined Energy Northwest as Chief of Executive Projects. He previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the Bonneville Power Administration.
Electric Vehicles
Electric utilities are projected to see significant load growth in the coming years – from the rapid expansion of data centers and industrial facilities and due to electrification of the...
Electricity Markets
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has reached an agreement with PJM Interconnection tied to PJM’s capacity auctions.