Problems with inverter based resources, such as solar and wind generation and battery storage systems, could result in “systemic performance issues” that could lead to “potential widespread outages if they persist,” the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, said in a November 30 report.

New England should have sufficient resources to meet the peak demand for electricity this winter, ISO New England said on Dec. 4.

Jennifer Smith has been named the Assistant General Manager for the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority.

FirstLight on Dec. 5 announced a new power purchase agreement with the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company. MMWEC is the Commonwealth’s designated joint action agency for municipal utilities in Massachusetts. Through the agreement, participating communities will purchase up to 69

Holtec International on Dec. 4 said that it has started a program to build two small modular reactor units at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant site in Michigan. Holtec is pursuing the repowering of the Palisades plant.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the “AA” rating on Platte River Power Authority's $125.9 million in outstanding series JJ and taxable series KK power revenue refunding bonds.