Energy Storage
Avangrid recently announced it has successfully completed a strategic pilot project with Tyba, an energy analytics and optimization platform, to enhance its battery energy storage system modeling and identify potential locations for siting storage infrastructure across U.S. power markets.
Reliability
The Fremont Department of Utilities, a Nebraska public power utility, in July announced its successful application for the Nebraska Grid Resiliency Grant Program, which is funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Community Engagement
Texas public power utility New Braunfels Utilities hosted an Emergency Preparedness Event on August 2 that was designed to equip New Braunfels residents with essential knowledge, tools and resources to stay safe, informed and connected during severe weather and other emergencies.
Workforce
Santee Cooper has named Tami Wilson as its new Chief Financial and Administration Officer as Ken Lott steps down from the position, Santee Cooper said on July 28.
Electricity Markets
In its most recent Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts nationwide U.S. retail electricity sales to ultimate customers will grow at an annual rate of 2.2% in both 2025 and 2026, compared with average growth of 0.8% between 2020 and 2024.
Generation
The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 4 announced the next steps in the Trump administration’s efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains for nuclear fuel.