Distributed Energy Resources
The Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, the wholesale supplier of electricity to 32 member municipalities, recently announced the completion of two solar projects in the state.
Reliability
The National Weather Service had recognized Omaha Public Power District as a StormReady® Community Partner.
Workforce
The Bonneville Power Administration has named Tom McDonald as executive vice president and chief financial officer. McDonald served as executive vice president of Compliance, Audit and Risk Management since 2017.
Generation
EnergySolutions, a provider of nuclear services based in Salt Lake City, Utah, announced on May 13 that it will begin initial planning and scoping activities to support the pursuit of an Early Site Permit from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the Kewaunee Power Station in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.
Community Engagement
Wisconsin public power utility Manitowoc Public Utilities has earned an award for an MPU project that involves the conversion of two power plant boilers from fossil fuels to 100% Wisconsin-recognized renewable fuel pellets.
Generation
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey recently unveiled legislation that would, among other things, allow Massachusetts to explore cutting edge nuclear technologies and expand the state’s authority to procure energy.
Workforce
Palo Alto, Calif., City Manager Ed Shikada announced on May 15 the selection of Alan Kurotori as Palo Alto’s Utilities Director.
Generation
California Community Power, a joint powers authority representing nine community choice aggregators serving over 6.7 million residents and 30,000 GWh annually across California, recently issued a Request for Information for geothermal power projects as part of a broader Geothermal Strategic Initiative.
Generation
The Lincoln Electric System Administrative Board recently approved a resolution to amend the 2025 LES Budget and implement a 4% systemwide rate adjustment to fund additional generation for the utility.
Community Engagement
Retool’25, a one-day conference scheduled for June 3 and organized by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, will focus on sustainability, energy efficiency and energy innovation for small and medium manufacturers and businesses.