The City of Columbia, Mo., has named Erin Keys as its next Utilities director. Keys started in the role on May 25.

OCI Energy and Texas public power utility CPS Energy, along with LG Energy Solutions' U.S. energy storage division, LG Energy Solution Vertech, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on May 26 to memorialize their collaboration on the Alamo City Battery Energy Storage System project.

The Northeast Public Power Association this month wrapped up another successful Lineworkers Rodeo. The event was held in Hull, Mass.

The Midcontinent ISO on May 25 issued a load shed request (temporary power outages) of approximately 600 MW in Louisiana to investor-owned utilities Entergy and Cleco Power to maintain the reliability of the bulk electric system.

Summit Ridge Energy, a commercial solar company, recently announced a partnership with Digital Realty to purchase 5.1 megawatts of solar energy.

The Middleborough Gas & Electric Department held a historic milestone of a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Electric Operations Building on May 21.