Energy Efficiency
Massachusetts public power utility Reading Municipal Light Department recently introduced Connected Homes, an innovative residential demand response program that allows residential customers to better manage Wi-Fi-connected devices in their homes while reducing their carbon footprint.
Grid Modernization
From storage to the latest devices for the distribution grid, how small utilities are deploying an array of technologies and system upgrades — without depleting community resources.
The American Public Power Association recently provided a detailed overview of the potential impacts on federal agencies resulting from Donald Trump’s reelection as President of the U.S., as well as the Republican Party’s control of both chambers of Congress.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
Hurricane Helene heavily impacted ElectriCities member communities in western North Carolina and South Carolina and in the wake of the destruction, other ElectriCities members across North Carolina rose to the occasion and traveled to hard-hit areas to get the power back on, it said on Nov. 12.
The city administrator for Altus, Oklahoma, on how he sees the priorities and decisions today helping the city long-term.
Electricity Markets
Adequate supplies are in place to meet electricity demand under forecasted conditions for the coming winter, according to the New York Independent System Operator's annual assessment, which also highlights future concerns, including declining reliability margins and fuel availability to the generation fleet.