Arizona public power utility Salt River Project and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) extended their commitment to partner on strategic forest thinning projects through 2030.

The New York Power Authority has officially brought prepay electricity bonds to the state for the first time -- unlocking 10% savings for customers on renewable power purchase agreements.

The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and artificial intelligence company Atomic Canyon signed a memorandum of understanding to streamline the licensing process for nuclear power plants with artificial intelligence for license application reviews.

Workshops and other outreach is underway to inform Grant PUD customers about a new rate strategy intended to ensure “core customers” –- residential, agriculture and small and medium-sized businesses –- receive the lowest rates possible for their electricity, while industrial rates remain competitive with the region, Grant PUD commissioners heard at their July 22 meeting.

Iowa public power utility Algona Municipal Utilities has received a $2 million Grid Resilience Grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for an Electric Grid Resiliency Project.

The Midcontinent ISO on July 30 announced that Republic Transmission LLC will lead development of the Reid Extra High Voltage–Indiana/Kentucky State Line 345-kV Competitive Transmission Project.