The District Board of Directors for Arizona public power utility Salt River Project recently approved power system strategies to be implemented between 2025 and 2035.

There needs to be greater scrutiny on battery energy storage devices to ensure reliable performance of the bulk electric system, according to a joint report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas on Oct. 2 issued a request for proposals to stakeholders to increase operating reserves, with the grid operator looking to add up to an additional 3,000 megawatts for the winter 2023-2024 peak load season.

The board of managers of the PJM Interconnection has directed the regional transmission organization to file several enhancements to its capacity market with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

The Western Area Power Administration and GridLiance LLC on Sept. 29 announced a joint memorandum of understanding to explore improvements to relieve bulk electric transmission system congestion in the area of Boulder City, Nevada.

The Reading Municipal Light Department recently launched a biweekly podcast, which is hosted by RMLD General Manager Greg Phipps.