City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., has been authorized by its Board of Public Utilities to move forward with an intent to finance capital expenditures for the construction of power generation and battery storage projects. Projects include 150 megawatts of additional electric generation and 36 MW of

The City Council of Pueblo, Colo., recently voted in favor of allocating funds to study the possible formation of a public power utility in the city.

The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Loan Programs Office, on Sept. 30 announced the closing of a loan guarantee of up to $1.52 billion under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment program to Holtec Palisades to help finance the restoration and resumption of service of an 800-megawatt nuclear generating station in Covert Township, Michigan.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 27 announced a new state-level collaborative to examine battery storage technologies and safety considerations.

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority recently announced that Schneider Regional Medical Center on St. Thomas will receive a backup battery system.

Kissimmee Utility Authority, a Florida public power utility, and the Florida Municipal Power Agency have been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel with Top Workplace awards. Florida Municipal Power Agency received a Top Workplaces of Central Florida award, presented by the Orlando Sentinel Media Group