Electricity Markets

BPA Releases Final Provider of Choice Policies, Decisions

The Bonneville Power Administration has released its final set of policies and records of decision in the multi-year regional Provider of Choice process.
Generation

GE Vernova to Invest $41 Million in Plant to Increase Capacity for Generator Operations, Meet Growing Product Demands

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Aug. 19 announced that GE Vernova has committed to investing at least $41 million into the company’s Center of Excellence for steam and generator assembly and testing in Downtown Schenectady.
Grid Modernization

Connecticut Green Bank, GoodLeap Partner to Create an AI-Powered Virtual Power Plant Initiative

The Connecticut Green Bank and GoodLeap on Aug. 13 announced a strategic partnership to develop and operate Virtual Power Plants across Connecticut.
Community Engagement

TVA Awards $655,000 to 179 Schools, Nonprofits to Support Youth Robotics Programs

The Tennessee Valley Authority and Bicentennial Volunteers on Aug. 15 announced $655,000 in robotics awards for 179 schools and non-profit organizations that serve youth across the TVA’s seven-state region.
Distributed Energy Resources

Construction Starts on 6-MW Floating Solar System for Village of Monroeville, Ohio

D3Energy launched construction on a 6-MW floating solar system for the Village of Monroeville, Ohio, set to become the largest floating solar installation in Ohio and one of the largest in the country.
Electricity Markets

Black Hills Corp., NorthWestern Energy Unveil Merger Plans

Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy on Aug. 19 announced that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in a merger.