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Generation

VoltaGrid Announces $1 Billion Investment from Blackstone, Halliburton to Deploy BTM Generation for Data Centers, Microgrids and Industrial Applications

VoltaGrid on May 11 announced that it has signed agreements for a $1 billion strategic equity investment from funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and Halliburton Co.
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Electricity Markets

FERC to Hold Technical Conference in July to Discuss PJM Interconnection’s Governance and Stakeholder Process

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on July 23 will convene a technical conference to discuss the PJM Interconnection’s governance and stakeholder process.
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Grid Modernization

APPA Approves $78,000 for 21 Scholarship and Internship Projects

The American Public Power Association’s Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Development program has approved $78,000 for 21 scholarship and internship projects that will help build member utility capacity in critical areas like engineering, safety, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
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Generation

President Signs “Build More Hydro Act” Into Law

President Trump on May 11 signed the bipartisan S. 1020, the “Build More Hydro Act,” into law.
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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

Having a Plan Leads to Better Emergency Response

The importance of having a detailed emergency action plan — and how new templates from APPA can help utilities build their plans to improve emergency response.
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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

FEMA Review Council Releases Final Report

President Trump’s Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council recently approved its final report on restructuring federal disaster response and recovery programs under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).