Distributed Energy Resources

City Commission for Lakeland, Fla., Approves Solar PPA

The City Commission of Lakeland, Fla., a public power community, on Nov. 4 approved a solar power purchase agreement with Edge Solar LLC.
Environment

TVA Receives Award for Pollinator Project at Dam

A Tennessee Valley Authority pollinator program was recently recognized through an award from the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign.
Energy Storage

Energy Northwest, Pasadena Water and Power Receive Energy Storage Vouchers from DOE

Energy Northwest and California public power utility Pasadena Water and Power are among 11 Department of Energy Office of Electricity selectees for an energy storage technical assistance voucher program aimed at spurring innovations in long duration energy storage technologies among developers, small businesses, research institutions, and communities.
Generation

Lincoln Electric System Seeks Discussions on Firm or Deliverable Capacity within SPP

Nebraska public power utility Lincoln Electric System is soliciting discussions with entities interested in providing LES with firm or deliverable capacity within the Southwest Power Pool to meet LES’ own load and reserve requirements for the 2026-2030 period.
Environment

EPA Issues Interim Final Rule Halting Good Neighbor Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency recently issued an interim final rule to administratively stay the effectiveness of requirements for all sources covered by the Good Neighbor Plan rule as promulgated where an administrative stay was not already in place.
Electricity Markets

FERC Rejects PJM Agreement Tied to Data Center and Pa. Nuclear Plant

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Nov. 1 rejected an amended Interconnection Service Agreement among PJM, Susquehanna Nuclear LLC and PPL Electric Utilities tied to data center in Pennsylvania.