Environment
The Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 23 issued a proposed rule that responds to state implementation plan submissions from Arizona, New Mexico, and Tennessee for the 2015 eight-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Workforce
SMUD CEO and General Manager Paul Lau has named Scott Martin SMUD’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective Jan. 27. Martin replaces Jennifer Davidson, who is retiring after six successful years as CFO and more than 17 years at SMUD, a California public power utility. Martin currently serves as SMUD
Workforce
Florida public power utilities have been recognized as part of the “Florida 500,” a list of the state’s most influential business leaders.
Electricity Markets
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects average wholesale electricity prices for 2024 in most areas of the country to be close to or slightly lower than in 2023 because of relatively stable generation fuel costs. However, periods of high demand or power market supply constraints could
Workforce
Independence Power & Light Director James Nail has retired. His last day with the City of Independence, Mo., was Jan. 9.
Energy Efficiency
The Energy Innovation Working Group (EIWG) brings together representatives from public power utilities to provide input, share technical guidance, evaluate opportunities, and define barriers to the transition to a high-resilience and low-emissions electricity delivery system while maintaining