hydrogen
Generation
National Grid Ventures recently announced it will install the first commercially deployed, 100 percent hydrogen-fueled linear generator in the world at its Northport Power Plant, supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the Long Island Power Authority.
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Generation
U.S. grid interconnection agreements reached historic highs in 2024, surging 33% to 75 GW -- the highest volume on record -- due to new federal regulations aimed at streamlining the process, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.
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Workforce
The Florida Municipal Electric Association and Florida Municipal Power Agency on Aug. 26 recognize Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day -- a day to show gratitude to the people who risk their lives daily to ensure reliable delivery of electricity throughout the state.
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Generation
On August 25, the Palisades Power Plant in Covert Township, Michigan, officially transitioned from decommissioning to operations status under the oversight of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Holtec International reported.
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Reliability
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Aug. 28 issued an emergency order directing the PJM Interconnection, in coordination with Constellation Energy, to ensure Units 3 and 4 of the Eddystone Generating Station in Pennsylvania remain available for operation.
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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
In the wake of two major storms hitting the Imperial Irrigation District service area on Sunday, Aug. 24, and torrential rains and winds brought into the area the afternoon and evening of Monday, Aug. 25, the California public power utility has been working around the clock to return power service to customers, it said on Aug. 27.