nuke
Generation

New York Power Authority Issues First Solicitations for Advanced Nuclear Project

The New York Power Authority on Oct. 30 issued its first solicitations as part of a new initiative to develop 1 gigawatt (GW) of advanced nuclear energy.

Options for Future Gas Generation in a Constrained World

Explore both the potential across new gas generation technologies and the outlook for established generating assets. Discuss what options you can weigh for affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy that supports your service areas while minimizing risk. Discuss how we can use existing assets to...
January 12, 2026
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Generation

Silicon Valley Power Director Nico Procos Discusses Misperceptions Related to Data Centers

In a recent interview with APPA, Nico Procos, director of Silicon Valley Power, the public power utility for Santa Clara, California, discusses misperceptions regarding data centers. He also details the utility's generation mix and discusses load forecasting.
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Bills and Rates

Developing a Fair and Equitable Rate for Large Load Customers

How the utility serving the City of Niles, Michigan, developed a new industrial rate to serve a large load customer that allowed for fair contribution to the costs to serve the customer.
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Energy Efficiency

CPS Energy Launches New Version of Weatherization Rebate Program

CPS Energy has launched a new version of the Casa Verde Weatherization Rebate Program, designed to help income-qualified customers reduce their energy use and lower their monthly bills.
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Electricity Markets

U.S. Utility Large Load Commitments Reach 160 GW Amid Unprecedented PJM Demand Surge: Report

U.S. utility large load commitments have reached over 160 gigawatts (GW), equivalent to 22% of 2024 U.S. peak load, according to the analysis “Up, up and away” by Wood Mackenzie that incorporates the latest findings from PJM's Load Adjustment Request (LAR) process. Building on previous research “ No