Generation
Texas public power utility CPS Energy on May 6 said it has entered into an agreement to acquire an additional 2% ownership of the South Texas Nuclear Project from Constellation. When the transaction closes, it will bring CPS Energy’s ownership of STP to 42%, Constellation’s to 42%, and Austin Energy
Electricity Markets
The 2024 update to the Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee’s Northwest Regional Forecast reveals more momentum for the surge in demand for electricity in the Pacific Northwest.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
Salt River Project line crews spent two weeks working to bring electricity to homes on the Navajo Nation as part of the Light Up Navajo initiative, the Arizona public power utility said on May 2.
Energy Efficiency
Nashville, Tenn., public power utility NES, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell and the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure recently celebrated the upgrading of more than 6,000 streetlights to new LED technology.
Bills and Rates
The City of Homestead, Fla., recently announced a substantial reduction in the Power Cost Adjustment portion of Homestead Public Services electric bills, effective May 15, 2024.
Workforce
The Board of Directors of the Southern California Public Power Authority recently announced the appointment of Daniel Garcia as its new Executive Director.