Reliability
As Phoenix, Ariz., set new records for the hottest August day, Arizona public power utility Salt River Project, too, delivered a record-breaking amount of energy to its customers, SRP reported on Aug. 8.
Generation
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright recently announced the release of the fifth loan disbursement to Holtec to help fund the restart of the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan.
Community Engagement
The new operations center for Minnesota public power utility ALP Utilities is nearing completion and in a Q&A with the American Public Power Association, Ted Cash, General Manager for ALP Utilities, discussed the key benefits that the new Operations Center will provide to ALP Utilities and its customers.
Workforce
Maryland public power utility Easton Utilities in early August announced the promotions of Julie Harvey, Lauren Lahman, and Edward “Eddie” Westerfield, III to key leadership roles in the organization.
Bonds and Financing
S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s recently reaffirmed the strong credit ratings for Colorado Springs Utilities.
Grid Modernization
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, a New Mexico public power utility, wants to better understand community perspectives on electrification, or the gradual transition away from natural gas usage to electricity only, it said in late July.