Distributed Energy Resources
Texas public power utility CPS Energy has issued a request for proposals to acquire up to 400 megawatts of wind energy through one or more power purchase agreements.
Reliability
Arizona public power utility Salt River Project and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) extended their commitment to partner on strategic forest thinning projects through 2030.
Bonds and Financing
The New York Power Authority has officially brought prepay electricity bonds to the state for the first time -- unlocking 10% savings for customers on renewable power purchase agreements.
Generation
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and artificial intelligence company Atomic Canyon signed a memorandum of understanding to streamline the licensing process for nuclear power plants with artificial intelligence for license application reviews.
Bills and Rates
Workshops and other outreach is underway to inform Grant PUD customers about a new rate strategy intended to ensure “core customers” –- residential, agriculture and small and medium-sized businesses –- receive the lowest rates possible for their electricity, while industrial rates remain competitive with the region, Grant PUD commissioners heard at their July 22 meeting.
Reliability
Iowa public power utility Algona Municipal Utilities has received a $2 million Grid Resilience Grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for an Electric Grid Resiliency Project.