The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on May 13 approved a final rule that adopts specific requirements addressing how transmission providers must conduct long-term planning for regional transmission facilities and determine how to pay for them, so needed transmission is built.
The Tennessee Valley Authority has issued a request for proposals for energy and capacity to help meet the region’s growing demand for electricity while maximizing grid reliability. The RFP is for any type of generation that meets the definition of Firm Generation Resource or Firm System Commitment as defined in the RFP.
The following is a transcript of the May 13, 2024, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA’s News
Learn about the key features of the final GHG rules and hear about the rule's implications for public power utilities as they evaluate resource adequacy during the transition to lower and non-emitting generation resources.
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation recently announced the addition of the City of Dover, Delaware, as an associate member.
Additional mutual aid crews arrived on Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla., adding an additional 100 crew members to the city's restoration efforts to rebuild after experiencing unprecedented damage to the City's electric system in the wake of an extreme storm that hit the city on May 10.