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.
Generation
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Lower Colorado River Authority in August announced that Phase One of the Timmerman Power Plant in Maxwell, Texas, is commercially operational and connected to the state grid.
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.
Security
Public power utilities have a vital role to play in protecting national security and upholding U.S. cyber readiness.
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.
Workforce
Ipswich Electric Light Department's electric manager on how he has worked to build a collaborative work culture and advance the utility's energy transition.
Reliability
How public power utilities are making their grids more resilient against stressors while integrating new energy sources.
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.