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Generation
Constellation and GridBeyond are collaborating to use GridBeyond’s artificial intelligence-powered predictive analytics platform to help business customers in the PJM Interconnection cut costs by reducing energy use during peak periods, the companies said on July 31.
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Distributed Energy Resources
Texas public power utility CPS Energy has issued a request for proposals to acquire up to 400 megawatts of wind energy through one or more power purchase agreements.
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Reliability
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.
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Bonds and Financing
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.
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Generation
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.
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Bills and Rates
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.