Generation
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on May 23 issued an emergency order directing the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, in coordination with Consumers Energy, to ensure that the 1,560 megawatt, J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Mich., remains available for operation, “minimizing any potential capacity shortfall that could lead to unnecessary power outages,” DOE said.
Workforce
The Northeast Public Power Association this month wrapped up another successful Lineworkers Rodeo. The event was held in Hull, Mass.
Workforce
The City of Columbia, Mo., has named Erin Keys as its next Utilities director. Keys started in the role on May 25.
Safety
State lawmakers are proposing legislation that imposes greater penalties for assaults against electric utility workers.
Security
A coalition that includes the American Public Power Association is urging Congress to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 before it expires on September 30, 2025.
Workforce
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power celebrated the 33rd annual LADWP Lineman’s Rodeo with some major wins during this important skills competition, which was held on May 17. Six LADWP teams placed in the top 10 in the various competition events.
Generation
The Kerrville Public Utility Board recently announced new details regarding its planned natural gas-fired power generation facility.
Distributed Energy Resources
Marshall, Minnesota, city officials, community leaders and project partners gathered on May 20 to celebrate the official dedication of the Marshall Solar Plus project -- a 10-megawatt solar energy and 5-MW battery storage facility developed to support regional reliability and clean energy goals.
Distributed Energy Resources
In late April, the New York Department of Citywide Administrative Services, the state Department of Environmental Protection and the New York Power Authority announced the start of a project to install solar panels at the Wards Island Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
The American Public Power Association on May 15 filed comments with the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council in response to its request for information on experiences with FEMA disaster response, recovery, and preparedness programs.