Electricity Markets
The Northwest Public Power Association Board of Trustees on Oct. 16 selected Kurt Miller to be the association’s next executive director, effective Dec. 1, 2023.
Environment
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Oct. 10 announced the Decarbonization Leadership program, a decarbonization and electrification initiative administered by the New York Power Authority.
Energy Storage
Florida public power utility OUC recently completed the installation of a 4-megawatt/8-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system in St. Cloud, Fla.
Electricity Markets
Nominations for the American Public Power Association’s Policy Makers Council are being accepted through November 28.
Energy Efficiency
Wisconsin’s WPPI Energy recently concluded a Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments-funded project that sought to provide its member utilities with a method for reducing heating costs in customers’ homes.
Reliability
The Village of Stuart, Neb., recently completed an electric distribution system voltage switchover project, which is expected to result in a more efficient electric system with reduced line losses, demand charges, and required maintenance.