Generation
CPS Energy announced the closing on its acquisition of PROENERGY’s four natural gas power generation facilities with an aggregate electric capacity of approximately 1,632 megawatts for $1.387 billion, subject to customary net working capital adjustments.
Community Engagement
Great Lakes Utilities recently announced that Rice Lake Utilities and Gresham Municipal Utilities have joined as their newest members.
Reliability
Part one of the two-part Overhead Distribution Series. Learn about the characteristics and functions of overhead distribution components and the legal/regulatory/business requirements that drive today’s overhead distribution practices. Explore specific requirements and practices associated with
Community Engagement
In a recent interview with APPA, Sharon Israel, Utilities Director for the public power community of Loveland, Co., detailed how she has proactively engaged with the utility’s workforce and discussed the success of the utility’s drone inspection program.
Transmission
SOO Green, a jointly owned transmission project being developed by energyRe and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, on Sept. 25 announced approval on the final municipal franchise agreement, giving the project an "all-clear" path to construction in Iowa.
Bills and Rates
The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Board of Trustees on Sept. 25 approved an amendment to its Operations Services Agreement with PSEG Long Island, extending the partnership for five years beginning on January 1, 2026.
Grid Modernization
How public power can promote a forward-looking approach to load growth during times of change and uncertainty.
Generation
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Sept. 26 announced the third Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for a 721 megawatt natural gas power plant near Baytown.
Generation
TerraPower, a nuclear innovation company, Evergy and the Kansas Department of Commerce, recently announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore siting TerraPower’s flagship technology, the Natrium® reactor1 and energy storage system, within Evergy’s service territory in
Electricity Markets
A wholly-owned direct subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc. has filed an application at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking acceptance of a market-based rate tariff.