Generation
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Aug. 7 approved a process for addressing requests filed under the Midcontinent Independent System Operator's Expedited Resource Addition Study, a temporary process meant to speed up the review of new electric generation projects to address resource adequacy and reliability needs in MISO’s territory in the near term.
Electric Vehicles
Lynkwell has been selected by the Southern California Public Power Authority to provide electric vehicle charging station load management and network support services for their extensive existing infrastructure and future expansion, the company said on Aug. 8.
Workforce
Energy Northwest recently announced that it has selected two experienced leaders from within the organization for key executive roles that will help shape the future of the Washington State joint action agency’s operations and strategic growth. Dawn Sileo has accepted the position of executive vice
Workforce
The Middleborough Gas & Electric Department in Massachusetts recently announced that one of its co-op students has successfully transitioned into a full-time entry-level employee in the Gas Division.
Environment
On August 6, APPA filed comments in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) request for input on any regulatory uncertainty or implementation challenges associated with the Clean Water Act (CWA) section 401 water quality certification process.
Generation
In a move to find solutions to potential resource adequacy challenges posed by rapidly interconnecting large loads, the PJM Interconnection’s Board of Managers will implement an accelerated stakeholder process mechanism to pursue stakeholder consensus that would inform a PJM Board decision on a
Energy Efficiency
Templeton Municipal Light & Water Plant, the public power utility serving the Massachusetts communities of Templeton, East Templeton, Baldwinville and Otter River, has joined the NextZero program’s commercial and industrial energy efficiency and decarbonization programs.
Generation
The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 12 officially kicked off President Trump’s Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program, announcing DOE will initially work with 11 advanced reactor projects to move their technologies towards deployment.
Bonds and Financing
As part of its ongoing efforts to provide its customers with clean energy at competitive rates, San Diego Community Power has approved the use of tax-exempt “green bonds” to lock in clean energy at a discount, it said on Aug. 11.
Community Engagement
Conway Corp employees recently came together to support Stuff the Bus, a school supply drive organized by United Way of Central Arkansas (UWCA) to benefit students in local schools, the Arkansas public power utility reported on Aug. 12.