nuclear
Generation
Google and Constellation Energy on Oct. 6 announced a long-term strategic clean energy collaboration to bring 890 megawatts of new nuclear capacity onto the PJM Interconnection grid to meet growing demand and increase grid reliability. The 20-year power purchase agreement will enable investments in
power lines
Electricity Markets
Two interactive maps now available on the ISO New England website provide insights into the interconnection process for resources in New England, the grid operator said on Oct. 2. A new heatmap highlights what areas might best support new capacity, and a queue map shows the location and type of
pipe
Generation
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on Oct. 1 called on the Trump Administration to expedite federal review of the expansion of the Algonquin gas pipeline, known as the Reliable Affordable Resilient Enhancement (RARE) Project, that she has previously supported. The project is expected to provide gas
finance
Community Engagement
Another year and another clean review of the Grays Harbor PUD’s financial statements by the Office of the Washington State Auditor, the PUD reported in September. “We are pleased to report that we are issuing an unmodified, clean audit opinion of the district’s financial statements,” said Assistant
power lines
Reliability
Oregon public power utility Eugene Water & Electric Board will receive funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for permanent repairs to transmission lines from 2024 severe winter storms, straight-line winds, landslides and mudslides. The nearly $1.3 million in funding was announced by
finance
Community Engagement
Greenville Utilities’ Finance Department earned three awards from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 2025 Fiscal Year. Earning all three awards is a rare accomplishment and is celebrated as the “Triple Crown.” For the 17th consecutive year, the Finance Department for the