Grid Modernization
The U.S. Department of Energy released a report that it said shows how commercially available advanced grid solutions can cost effectively increase the existing grid’s capacity to support upwards of 20-100 gigawatts of peak demand growth.
Environment
Washington State’s Snohomish County PUD recently announced a pilot program designed to provide funding support for selected tree planting projects in public green spaces and urban areas.
Electric Vehicles
A new study found that electric vehicle efficiency improvements have the potential to significantly reduce future electric infrastructure buildout, energy usage, and consumer costs over the next three decades.
Environment
To keep pace with increasing water demand as Central Florida’s population grows, the Board of Commissioners for Florida public power utility OUC voted on April 9 to approve a new alternative water supply project.
Workforce
The JEA board of directors of Florida public power utility JEA on April 15 accepted the resignation of Managing Director and CEO Jay Stowe at a special board meeting.
Customer Service
Power outage communications has become even more important as the number of storms and wildfires in the U.S. has increased over the last decade. With Message Broadcast’s communications platform, utilities can create and send personalized emergency messages through its Enterprise Omnichannel Notification System