California offshore wind could help flatten duck curve, study finds

Offshore wind resources along the central California Coast are well suited to meet demand when it is most needed, according to a new study by researchers at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.

Sarah Mathias

Navigating the complex waters of competitive power markets

The complexity of wholesale power markets can seem daunting, especially for smaller players without a deep bench of analysts and traders. But public power utilities looking to navigate those markets can find help in the form of partners such as The Energy Authority (TEA).

MRES celebrates beginning of generation at the Red Rock Hydroelectric Project

Missouri River Energy Services on Sept. 2 marked the beginning of hydropower generation at the Red Rock Hydroelectric Project in Iowa with a video dedication ceremony.

EPA finalizes power plant effluent limitation guidelines

The Environmental Protection Agency on Aug. 31 issued a final rule to reconsider parts of the agency’s 2015 Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) rule.

Paul Lau named to succeed Arlen Orchard as CEO and general manager of SMUD

Paul Lau has been named to succeed Arlen Orchard as the CEO and general manager of California public power utility SMUD. Lau currently serves as chief grid strategy and operations officer at SMUD and has been a member of the SMUD executive team for more than 12 years.