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Reliability
The North American bulk power system (BPS) continued to perform reliably in 2025 even as the grid experienced increasing operational complexity, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation said on June 24.
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Generation
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on June 24 announced the eighth Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan for 860 megawatts (MW) of new power in Ward County.
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Distributed Energy Resources
Alabama public power utility Huntsville Utilities has launched its Solar Connect program with the goal of rewarding customers who return excess solar generation to the Huntsville grid.
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Reliability
The Grand Haven Board of Light & Power has completed the undergrounding of electrical lines in downtown Grand Haven. The project converted 13.2 kilovolt overhead distribution electrical lines at a final cost of $1.39 million.
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Safety
Arizona utilities and labor organizations expressed their appreciation to state lawmakers and Gov. Katie Hobbs for approving legislation that strengthens penalties for assaulting on-duty utility workers and helps safeguard critical infrastructure across the state.