Reliability
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s power system remained reliable and resilient during the latest heat wave that saw temperatures as high as 100 degrees in some locations across TVA’s seven-state region, it said on Aug. 30.
Reliability
The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Aug. 29 voted to adopt a reliability standard for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas region. “Setting a standard for reliability in ERCOT will allow for regular assessments of the grid’s ability to meet consumer demand and help the PUCT and ERCOT
Reliability
Austin Energy is deploying its advanced AI-driven wildfire detection system, marking a significant step forward in enhancing wildfire response capabilities across its entire 437-square-mile service territory, the Texas public power utility said on Aug. 29.
Electricity Markets
The California Public Utilities Commission recently established a centralized procurement strategy aimed at boosting the state’s clean energy resources.
Bills and Rates
The Board of the Residential Energy Assistance Partnership voted unanimously to approve the expansion of the assistance program to offer more support to a greater number of CPS Energy customers to cover their bills.
Electricity Markets
BHE Montana, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company, on Aug. 29 announced that it intends to join the California Independent System Operator’s Extended Day-Ahead Market following its entry into the Western Energy Imbalance Market.