Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
Public power utilities in Oregon have made significant progress with power restoration efforts after an ice storm hit the state. The Eugene Water and Electric Board on Friday, Jan. 19 reported that a majority of EWEB crews traveled up the McKenzie River Valley first thing Friday to restore power for
Electricity Markets
Power grid operators have shattered prior power demand records this month in the wake of extreme cold weather that has gripped much of the country.
Environment
California public power utility SMUD on Jan. 12 said it has joined 31 global partners to affirm its pledge “to fast-track a just and orderly clean energy transition.”
Reliability
A diverse generation resource mix, effective customer conservation efforts and the dedication of OPPD employees combined to help the Omaha Public Power District successfully respond last week to extremely cold weather that blanketed the state.
Reliability
The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 18 released the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant fiscal year 2024 Administrative and Legal Requirements Document (ALRD) to open the allocation request and application period for fiscal year 2024 grant funding.
Energy Storage
An overview of how the public power energy storage maturity model was developed.