Environment

EPA Issues Final Rule Addressing Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 7 issued its final rule reconsidering the particulate matter national ambient air quality standards.
Energy Storage

Initial Recommendations from N.Y. Fire Safety Working Group for Energy Storage Systems is Released

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Feb. 6 released initial recommendations from an Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group, outlining enhanced safety standards for battery energy storage systems.
Transmission

DOE Expects to Deploy Up to $1.2 Billion for Transmission Buildout Under New RFP

The U.S. Department of Energy on Feb. 6 announced a request for proposals for the second round of the Transmission Facilitation Program, a revolving fund supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help overcome financial hurdles facing large-scale new and upgraded transmission lines.
Electricity Markets

LUS Director Jeffrey Stewart Named Chairman of Louisiana Energy and Power Authority Board

Jeffrey Stewart, Director of the Lafayette Utilities System in Louisiana, has been named the Chairman of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority Board of Directors for 2024.
Generation

Steve Andersen to Lead Clark Public Utilities Energy Resources Department

Clark Public Utilities CEO and General Manager Lena Wittler recently announced that the utility’s current Power Manager, Steve Andersen, will transition to the role of Director of Energy Resources beginning April 1, 2024
Transmission

WAPA to Begin Work to Help Mitigate Future Transmission Outages in Estes Park, Colo.

The Western Area Power Administration will begin the first portion of a three-phase project on Feb. 27 to help mitigate future transmission power outages in Estes Park, Colorado, and the surrounding area, Platte River Power Authority reported on Feb. 6.