nuclear
Generation
Arkansas state lawmakers recently reviewed the final Arkansas Nuclear Feasibility Study, which was authorized by Act 707 of 2025. The Joint Committee on Energy reviewed the study last week.
solar panels
Distributed Energy Resources
California public power utility Pasadena Water and Power has released two Requests for Proposals to advance Pasadena’s goal to provide 100% carbon-free electricity by the end of 2030.
storage panels
Energy Storage
Utility-scale battery storage capacity in the United States increased significantly during the last three years, with an annual average growth rate of 70%, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Aug. 7.
plant
Generation
LS Power on Aug. 6 announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Constellation to acquire the Brazos Valley Energy Center, a 606-megawatt natural gas-fired combined-cycle facility located outside Houston, Texas.
people
Lakeland, Fla., City Manager Shawn Sherrouse recently appointed Scott Bishop as Interim General Manager of Lakeland Electric, citing his extensive leadership experience and commitment to public service.
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Reliability
The PJM Interconnection has issued a Hot Weather Alert for Aug. 9–11 for the Mid-Atlantic and Southern regions ahead of expected hot weather. A Hot Weather Alert is a routine procedure PJM issues ahead of forecasted hot weather and/or high humidity to prepare transmission and generation staff and