Workforce
Kissimmee Utility Authority, a Florida public power utility, and the Florida Municipal Power Agency have been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel with Top Workplace awards. Florida Municipal Power Agency received a Top Workplaces of Central Florida award, presented by the Orlando Sentinel Media Group
Distributed Energy Resources
Salt River Project, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the Arizona State Land Department and Babbitt Ranches recently marked the completion of Babbitt Ranch Energy Center, a 161-megawatt wind project located on Babbitt Ranches property in Coconino County, north of Flagstaff, Arizona.
Electric Vehicles
A recently released study explores the economic impact of electric vehicle charging stations on nearby businesses, analyzing data from over 4,000 electric vehicle charging stations and 140,000 business establishments in California.
Generation
The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities is inviting public feedback on its proposed 2024 Electric Integrated Resource Plan, it said recently.
Electricity Markets
Following months of engagement and negotiation, the Markets+ Greenhouse Gas Task Force recently approved protocol language that defines the mechanisms that Markets+ will use to track and report on greenhouse gas emissions.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
The Florida Municipal Electric Association recently detailed the progress made in power restoration efforts by public power utility crews in the wake of Hurricane Helene.