Duke Energy on Dec. 30 announced its submission of an early site permit (ESP) application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a site near the Belews Creek Steam Station in Stokes County, N.C., culminating two years of work.

The Northeast Power Coordinating Council estimates the region will have an adequate supply of electricity this winter to meet demand, according to its 2025-2026 winter reliability assessment.

Following a multi-year process with public input, the Tennessee Valley Authority has completed the environmental review for the proposed Allen Aeroderivative Combustion Turbine Project in Memphis, Tennessee, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), TVA reported in late December.

Tampa Electric and The Energy Authority will purchase wholesale power from the Florida Municipal Power Agency starting in mid-December and continuing through January and February.

ISO New England has requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accept its 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.

APPA is seeking nominations for Medium System and Workforce Development Representatives on the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Program Review Panel.