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Reliability
One hundred eighteen of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities earned the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®) designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service, APPA reported on March 31.

Location

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Reliability
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order that directs Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Platte River Power Authority, Salt River Project, PacifiCorp, and Public Service Company of Colorado, in coordination with the Western Area Power Administration Rocky Mountain Region and Southwest Power Pool, to take all measures necessary to ensure that Unit 1 at the Craig Station in Craig, Colorado is available to operate.
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Generation
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont on March 31 announced that the governors of all six New England states have issued a joint statement outlining their regional commitment to exploring advanced nuclear energy technologies "while continuing to support the safe, affordable, and reliable operation of the region’s existing nuclear facilities."
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Reliability
March 30 marked the official start of the tenure of the new CEO for LUMA Energy, Janisse Quiñones, who assumed the leadership of the company “with a clear focus on strengthening the reliability of the electric system, promoting multisector collaboration, and actively listening to communities and employees,” LUMA Energy noted.
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Distributed Energy Resources
The New York Power Authority on March 31 announced its participation in the development of Hannacroix Solar, a five-megawatt (MW) solar project located in Greene County, N.Y.
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Community Engagement
Traverse City Light & Power has received Board approval to move forward with Solar covered parking with battery storage at Hall Street, the utility’s Customer Service Center.