Transmission towers
Generation
The Kentucky Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) on June 4 released its first comprehensive policy analysis examining the opportunities and challenges associated with large-scale data center development across the Commonwealth.
Transmission towers
Reliability
Preventative maintenance and electric system improvements will keep Snohomish County PUD crews busy this summer as they work to maintain strong, year-round reliability for customers, especially during storm season, the Washington State PUD reported on June 9.
transmission lines
Generation
Chevron on June 22 announced that Energy Forge One LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, has signed an agreement with Microsoft to develop a co-located power facility in West Texas that will provide dedicated electricity to a Microsoft-operated data center under a 20-year power purchase agreement. Chevron
Generation
The U.S. Department of Energy on June 18 said that DOE Reactor Pilot Program participant Valar Atomics’ advanced reactor design, Ward 250, successfully completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration.
cyber
Security
A first ever Cybersecurity Committee approved by the American Public Power Association’s Board of Directors was recently launched to align, and provide strategic direction for, APPA’s various cybersecurity programs, events, resources, and projects.
storage batteries
Energy Storage
Lightshift Energy on June 22 announced six new battery energy storage projects at municipal light departments in Massachusetts.