Distributed Energy Resources
A 200-megawatt solar energy facility that will supply energy to Michigan public power utilities recently started commercial operations. Located in Calhoun County, Michigan, the Calhoun Solar Energy Center was developed by Invenergy.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
Joint action agencies American Municipal Power and the Missouri Public Utility Alliance responded quickly to send crews from member cities to help public power utility City Water Light & Power in Springfield, Ill., restore power in the wake of storms that hit its service territory.
Reliability
The Florida Municipal Power Agency recently filed comments with the Environmental Protection Agency voicing concerns about EPA’s proposed greenhouse gas rule for electric utilities.
Energy Storage
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on July 28 announced the creation of a new Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group to ensure the safety and security of energy storage systems across the state, following fire incidents at facilities in the state this summer.
Community Engagement
Electric Cities of Georgia and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia have formed a new partnership aimed at fostering statewide economic development.
Reliability
A new report issued by the Government Accountability Office highlights many issues that have been consistently raised by public power utilities related to the ongoing transformer supply chain crisis.
Energy Efficiency
California community choice aggregator MCE recently released its 2022 energy efficiency annual report, which notes that its customers received over $2.35 million in rebates.
Generation
As the threats to the resilience and reliability of the electric power grid caused by extreme weather events rise, the advantages of small modular reactors are becoming more apparent.
Safety
In early August, electric line crews from Colorado Springs Utilities continued a long-standing partnership with the Colorado Springs Fire Department to complete the fifth annual, two-day Electric Trauma Training program.
Reliability
The Department of the Interior on Aug. 15 announced the launch of a new program and availability of $72.5 million in initial funding to help Tribal communities electrify homes.