Generation
The Tennessee Valley Authority and Type One Energy announced on Sept. 19 that TVA has issued a Letter of Intent (LOI) to Type One Energy regarding the utility’s interest in the potential deployment of Type One Energy’s fusion power plant technology at the former Bull Run Fossil site once it is commercially ready.
Workforce
Eugene Water and Power CEO and General Manager Frank Lawson will retire in spring 2026, after a decade in the top leadership position at the utility.
Community Engagement
The South Carolina Association of Municipal Power Systems recently announced that it is changing its name to Palmetto Power Cities.
Customer Service
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Generation
The virtual power plant market grew rapidly over the last year, reaching 37.5 GW of behind-the-meter flexible capacity, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.
Grid Modernization
Eaton has been awarded a multi-million-dollar project to deliver grid modernization solutions for Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) in Washington state.
Electricity Markets
Over the past few years, net electricity inflows from Canada into New York and New England (Independent System Operator of New England, or ISO-NE) have decreased, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Sept. 19.
Distributed Energy Resources
California public power utility Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) recently reported improvements that make customer-installed solar power more accessible to facilitate a more electrified future.
Bills and Rates
Traverse City Light & Power, along with other electric utilities in Michigan, will now fund the Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund (LIEAF), expanding eligibility and funding under the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), for its customers as required by the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Energy Efficiency
SMUD and its customers have achieved a major clean energy milestone for the Sacramento region, the California public power utility reported.