Workforce
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sept. 4 participated in an advanced nuclear energy workforce roundtable in New York City hosted by the New York Power Authority.
Generation
The House on Sept. 4 passed 214-213 the Energy and Water Development Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, which provides $24.1 billion for nondefense energy programs, a cut of over $675 million, or 2.7 percent, below the fiscal year 2025 enacted level.
Generation
The Board of Public Utilities has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget for City Utilities of Springfield, Mo.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
With earthquakes causing an estimated $14.7 billion in damages annually across the United States, the Department of Energy is stepping up efforts to reduce the risk to critical infrastructure through a new cutting-edge simulation tool and data resources.
Reliability
Arizona public power utility Salt River Project has invested $2.9 million in 37 research and development projects with Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona in an ongoing effort to support the reliable delivery of power and water to SRP customers.
Environment
Legislation to transform California’s water management approach has passed the California Assembly floor and is headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.
Generation
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Files High Impact Load Tariff and Agreement at FERC Following months of collaboration with members and stakeholders, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association recently filed a proposed High Impact Load Tariff and Agreement with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Bills and Rates
Nebraska Public Power District’s wholesale electric rates continue to rank among the most affordable in the nation, the public power utility recently said.
Generation
Nebraska public power utility Omaha Public Power District recently held a ribbon-cutting event for newest generation facilities, Turtle Creek Station and Standing Bear Lake Station.
Transmission
On August 29, Santee Cooper and the National Audubon Society filed a Stipulation with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina regarding a 1.5-mile span of the proposed 21.5-mile Wassamassaw–Indian Field 230kV transmission project that traverses the Francis Beidler Forest on an existing right of way.