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Grid Modernization

IonQ and EPB Partner to Launch Tennessee Quantum Communications Research Center

IonQ, a quantum platform company, and Tennessee public power utility EPB on Aug. 3 announced plans for the Tennessee Quantum Communications Research Center.
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Reliability

Department of Energy Closes Loan to Strengthen Puerto Rico’s Grid

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) on Aug. 5 announced it has closed a $489.4 million loan to Amanecer Puerto Rico LLC, a subsidiary of Pattern Energy, to strengthen Puerto Rico’s electric grid.
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Generation

Missouri River Energy Services Details Plans for Significant Maintenance Work at Power Plant

Planning and preparation are in full swing at the Exira Station as engineers with Missouri River Energy Services and plant staff gear up for one of the facility’s most significant maintenance efforts in recent years, MRES reported on Aug. 3.
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Security

Public Power Officials Detail Benefits of Participating in DOE’s Operational Technology Defender Fellowship Program

Applications for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Operational Technology (OT) Defender Fellowship Program are due Aug. 31, 2026.
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Generation

Santee Cooper RFP Seeks Additional Generation Resources

Santee Cooper has issued a request for proposals seeking additional generation resources to add to its portfolio to meet expected load growth in its service territory starting January 1, 2028.
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Environment

APPA Files Supplemental Comments on EPA's Proposed Federal CCR Permit Program

The American Public Power Association recently filed supplemental comments on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal reopening the comment period for the Federal Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Permit Program.