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Report Outlines Reliability Recommendations Tied to Winter Storm Elliott
A final report on Winter Storm Elliott, a 2022 storm that contributed to power outages for millions of electricity customers in the Eastern half of the country, was presented to Commissioners at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Sept. 21.
OPPD, Nebraska County Explore Solar Project at Former Landfill Site
Nebraska’s Omaha Public Power District and Douglas County, Neb., are working together on a project that could bring new life to an old landfill, possibly turning it into a power generating solar array, OPPD said on Sept. 19
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Enters Solar, Storage Agreements
California community choice aggregator Silicon Valley Clean Energy on Sept. 20 announced the execution of two 15-year agreements with subsidiaries of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC.
Chevron Acquires Majority Interest in Utah Clean Hydrogen Project
Chevron, in a deal with Magnum Development, has acquired a majority interest in the Advanced Clean Energy Storage project in Delta, Utah, that is being built to produce and store hydrogen fuel.
Tangibility of Floating Solar Project in Healdsburg, Calif., Spurs Strong Community Support
When Healdsburg, California, brought a floating solar array online a few years ago, the city’s utility knew there would be a wide array of benefits flowing from the project. But one of the benefits that Terry Crowley, Healdsburg’s Utility Director, said he underestimated is the high level of community support that has emerged for the project.
CPS Energy Issues RFP for up to 500 MW of Energy Storage Systems
Texas public power utility CPS Energy has launched a request for proposals for up to 500 megawatts of energy storage systems.
Colorado Springs Utilities, City Receive DOE Funding for Energy Project
Public power utility Colorado Springs Utilities, the City of Colorado Springs and several other entities have received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to validate concepts that aggregate power across complex energy systems, including virtual power plants.
Liz Anderson Named New Executive Director of Washington Public Utility Districts Association
Liz Anderson has been named as the new Executive Director of the Washington Public Utility Districts Association, effective January 1, 2024, following the retirement of George Caan at the end of the year. Caan is retiring after serving more than 13 years.