Generation
Nebraska public power utility Northeast Power is seeking services to meet all or a portion of its load requirements associated with its retail and irrigation loads beginning June 1, 2027.
Reliability
Westrafo recently announced plans to open a transformer production facility in Trotwood, Ohio.
Distributed Energy Resources
Nebraska public power utility Omaha Public Power District on July 11 held a ribbon cutting for its first utility-scale solar project, the Platteview Solar facility in Yutan, Neb. The 81-megawatt facility began generating electricity May 1, 2024. OPPD held a local community gathering with the
Reliability
The Guam Power Authority was awarded nearly $916,885 from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids Grant.
Workforce
​​​​​​​The Tennessee Valley Authority’s Connected Communities initiative is funding up to $2 million for six pilot projects that provide STEM education and workforce development training, increase connectedness, lower energy costs, deliver environmental benefits and increase community resiliency.
Energy Efficiency
The House Committee on Appropriations recently approved a $4.025 billion appropriation for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, as part of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2025.