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Starbucks enters into first-ever ‘virtual’ storage PPA

Starbucks Corp. is entering into solar and solar-plus-storage virtual power purchase agreements to support its corporate sustainability goals.

December 17, 2020

Danville Utilities in Virginia has plans for a 10.6-MW battery storage system

Public power utility Danville Utilities in Virginia is moving forward with a battery energy storage project designed to shave its peak charges and save the utility and its customers money. The Danville Utility Commission at its Nov. 30 meeting voted unanimously in favor of the 10.6-megawatt (MW), 23

December 18, 2020

East Bay Community Energy board OKs policy to set target of 100 percent clean power by 2030

The California-based East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) Board of Directors on Dec. 16 approved a policy to set a target of providing its customers with 100% clean power by 2030, which would be 15 years before the state’s renewables and zero-carbon energy standard.

December 22, 2020

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Security

Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management

Public power entities of all types are increasingly focused on enhancing risk mitigation and prevention programs to manage cybersecurity concerns stemming from the supply chain. Whether you are looking at...

FirstPower Group

FirstPower Group is proud to announce that the technology behind the Stinger ® and Stinger Hornet ® has been awarded patent number 10,746,353.

The Stinger ® and Stinger Hornet® are used to help utility workers safely lubricate critical parts in their system with a remote control. FirstPower Group has developed a tool and fluid combination that has revolutionized disconnect switch operation.

Proven in field operations, our system is engineered to improve electric utility disconnect switching productivity. Switching productivity, also known as "same day switching," is achieved when a switch can be opened without breaking as a reasonable force is applied. The Stinger® and Stinger Hornet® are not only safe but highly effective for ensuring switches can be opened with ease, preventing injuries and downtime.

The Stinger® and Stinger Hornet® are constructed from durable, dielectric plastic materials that comply with the ASTM F712 standard. They contain no exposed conductive or metal parts, and they feature a wireless “no-rope” and “no-lever” operation. The remote control eliminates risks associated with rope systems, which can create conductive paths if dirty or wet. The Stinger Hornet® attaches to hot sticks with a universal connector. The tool accepts a proprietary threaded can to prevent the use of unapproved materials, which can be hazardous to both equipment and workers.

10 dos and don’ts of effective advocacy meetings

Review these 20 tips for what to do and what not to do to get the most out of meetings with policymakers.

January 11, 2021

Berlin, Maryland, generator expected to enhance peak shaving capabilities

The town of Berlin, Md., has deployed a 2 megawatt (MW) natural gas generator, replacing a diesel generator.

January 12, 2021

Treasury releases guidance tied to the $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance program

The U.S. Department of Treasury on Jan. 19 released guidance for the implementation of a $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program authorized as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

January 19, 2021

Safety

Safety Is a Priority for Public Power

January 14, 2021

While many members of the public have had safety top of mind this part year, public power has a long history of making and keeping safety a priority within its...