OPPD signs PPA for output of 81-MW solar farm
The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) has signed a power purchase contract with Community Energy for an 81-megawatt (MW) solar farm.
April 16, 2021
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CPS Energy unveils pilot programs that incentivize EV home charging during off-peak hours
Texas public power utility CPS Energy on April 15 said it is introducing two pilot programs that incentivize electric vehicle home charging during off-peak energy demand hours and that help address drivers’ range anxiety.
April 16, 2021
Public power utilities recognized for their efforts to shift to modern, carbon-free energy systems
Five public power utilities have been recognized by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) for their efforts to transition to a modern and carbon-free energy system.
April 15, 2021
DEED research in Texas studies how to mitigate EVs’ deterioration of transformer life
The Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) used a Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) student research grant from the American Public Power Association to support a student to analyze mitigation strategies for the potential deleterious effect electric vehicles could have on utility transformers.
April 14, 2021
CMPAS board announces hiring of Jay Anderson as agency’s new CEO
The Central Municipal Power Agency Services (CMPAS) Board of Directors announced the hiring of Jay Anderson as the agency’s new CEO.
April 14, 2021
NCPA is exploring a hydrogen production facility with help from a DEED grant
The Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) is exploring the possibility of building a “green” hydrogen project, thanks in part, to the support of a Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) grant from the American Public Power Association.
April 13, 2021
APPA says FERC cybersecurity incentive proposals are not needed to promote investments
Cybersecurity incentive proposals included in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) are neither necessary nor appropriate to promote effective cybersecurity investment, the American Public Power Association (APPA) said in April 6 comments submitted to FERC.
April 13, 2021
APPA earns extension of accreditation for education programs
The American Public Power Association (APPA) has received the International Association for Continuing Education and Training’s (IACET) Accredited Provider reaccreditation for an additional five years.
April 13, 2021