APPA News
Departments Of Energy, Interior Release Plan Outlining Path to Connect Offshore Wind to Grid
The Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior recently released a plan outlining the actions they say are needed to connect the first generation of Atlantic offshore wind projects to the electric grid, as well as to increase transmission resources over the next several decades.
Bureau of Land Management Approves Geothermal Project in Utah
The Bureau of Land Management recently approved the Rodatherm Geothermal Test Bed project, which would assess the commercial viability of an advanced geothermal electricity generation facility on BLM-managed lands in Beaver and Millard counties, Utah.
Imperial Irrigation District’s Board Moves to Expand Financial Assistance for Customers
The Board of Directors for California public power utility Imperial Irrigation District on September 19 acted to significantly expand financial assistance to more customers through IID’s Residential Energy Assistance Program.
Department of Transportation Moves to Accelerate Installation of EV Charging Stations
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Sept. 20 said it is accelerating the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by adopting a Department of Energy electric vehicle charging station categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act.
New Report Says Ann Arbor, Mich., Public Power Utility is Economically Feasible
The City of Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sept. 22 released a draft report that shows a city-owned municipal electric utility is both economically feasible and preferable to continued DTE Energy ownership of the local grid over the long term.
CAISO Board, WEIM Governing Body Adopt Market Rules Affecting California and the West
The U.S. Department of Energy on Sept. 22 announced up to $325 million for 15 projects across 17 states and one tribal nation to accelerate the development of long-duration energy storage technologies.
DOE Announces $325 Million for Long-Duration Energy Storage Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy on Sept. 22 announced up to $325 million for 15 projects across 17 states and one tribal nation to accelerate the development of long-duration energy storage technologies.
Developer Investigating Recent Fire at California Energy Storage Facility
Terra-Gen, a renewable energy developer, is launching an investigation of a recent fire at a battery storage unit in Valley Center, Calif.