As the threats to the resilience and reliability of the electric power grid caused by extreme weather events rise, the advantages of small modular reactors are becoming more apparent.

For the second time in four months, the Board of Commissioners for Florida public power utility OUC voted to lower electric rates.

The American Public Power Association and public power utilities are participating in a new Electric Power Research Institute initiative aimed at preparing the U.S. electric grid in support of the accelerated development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Extensive outreach and expanded community partnerships have helped push enrollment in Austin Energy’s Customer Assistance Program to new levels, the Texas public power utility said on Aug. 3.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Aug. 4 published updated guidance for Public Housing Authorities and owners of properties participating in HUD multifamily assisted housing programs regarding the treatment of financial benefits received from participation in community solar energy programs or the presence of on-site solar facilities.