Reliability
As Austin experiences hotter summers, colder winters and more extreme weather, Austin Energy is working to incorporate the results of two independent studies focused on its 5,000 miles of overhead electrical distribution lines into a comprehensive reliability plan.
Reliability
The American Public Power Association has honored 255 public power utilities with a "Certificate of Excellence in Reliability" for reliable performance in 2024.
Distributed Energy Resources
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that the New York Power Authority has acquired full ownership of a 20-megawatt solar energy generation project in the town of Fort Edward in Washington County.
Bills and Rates
South Dakota-based Heartland Energy recently launched Demand-Adjusted Technology Advantage, or DATA, an interruptible data center rate policy customers can use to facilitate construction and operation of data centers, while minimizing risk.
Generation
The Tennessee Valley Authority released a request for proposals for up to 2,250 megawatts of new utility-scale natural gas, battery, solar plus battery, and solar generation that must be in commercial operation by 2031.
Energy Efficiency
More than 3,000 homes within Knoxville Utilities Board’s service area have received weatherization, a major achievement in the utility provider’s continued efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs for low-income households, KUB said on March 25.