Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont on March 31 announced that the governors of all six New England states have issued a joint statement outlining their regional commitment to exploring advanced nuclear energy technologies "while continuing to support the safe, affordable, and reliable operation of the region’s existing nuclear facilities."

March 30 marked the official start of the tenure of the new CEO for LUMA Energy, Janisse Quiñones, who assumed the leadership of the company “with a clear focus on strengthening the reliability of the electric system, promoting multisector collaboration, and actively listening to communities and employees,” LUMA Energy noted.

The New York Power Authority on March 31 announced its participation in the development of Hannacroix Solar, a five-megawatt (MW) solar project located in Greene County, N.Y.

Conway Corp CEO Bret Carroll was recently named one of Arkansas Money & Politics’ Favorite C-Suite Executives, an honor determined by readers across the state.

One hundred eighteen of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities earned the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®) designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service, APPA reported on March 31.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted ISO New England’s first batch of proposed reforms to the capacity market. The reforms are intended to improve power system reliability and cost-effectiveness as the region’s resource mix evolves.