batteries
Energy Storage
Lincoln Electric System, a Nebraska public power utility, on July 17 celebrated the launch of its first utility-scale battery energy storage system, a milestone project that will strengthen grid reliability, support the LES Community Microgrid and expand the utility’s energy storage capabilities.
plant
Generation
Nebraska Public Power District on July 17 celebrated the groundbreaking for Princeton Road Station, the district’s newest generation facility, just north of Hallam, Neb.
dam
Environment
With the water level at Lake Mead projected to soon reach its lowest point since it was initially filled, California's Metropolitan Water District is working with the federal government to help add water to the reservoir and protect hydropower generation at Hoover Dam, under an agreement approved on July 14 by Metropolitan's Board of Directors.
power lines
Reliability
The American Public Power Association recently filed comments in response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
truck
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB), alongside nearly 40 mutual aid personnel, successfully restored power following the devastating Hill Country flooding event that began during the early morning hours of July 16.
transformer
Reliability
LUMA on July 8 announced the energization of three new power transformers at the Sabana Llana substations in Carolina, one of the largest in the system, Crea in Bayamón and Mora in Isabela.
nuclear plant
Generation
Blue Energy, a developer of financeable, prefabricated nuclear power plants, recently announced a strategic equity investment from Constellation Technology Ventures, the venture arm of Constellation.
nuclear
Generation
Indiana Governor Mike Braun recently announced the launch of the Indiana Advanced Nuclear Ready Community program, an initiative aimed at supporting communities seeking designation as sites for nuclear energy-related development.
bonds
Bonds and Financing
Arizona public power utility Electrical District No. 3 recently held a successful $84 million bond sale.
texting
Customer Service
In 2020, after South Carolina’s Rock Hill Utilities implemented texting, the public power utility -- whose operations include electric, water and sanitation -- saw quick results.