Groups Urge Lawmakers to Preserve Maximum Funding for LIHEAP
The American Public Power Association recently joined with 14 other national trade associations in urging lawmakers to protect maximum funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Bonneville Power Administration Moves Forward with More Than $2 Billion in Grid Projects
The Bonneville Power Administration on July 13 said that it is moving forward with more than $2 billion in multiple transmission substation and line projects necessary to reinforce the grid.
Chelan County Public Utility District Enters New Contract to Supply Power to Utility
Washington State’s Chelan County Public Utility District and Puget Sound Energy recently announced a new contract for renewable hydropower from two PUD hydro projects on the Columbia River.
Salt River Project, Municipalities to Invest in Forest Restoration
The Arizona municipalities of Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe have joined forces with the Salt River Project to help pay for bioenergy that supports strategic forest thinning across the Salt River and Verde River watersheds.
New Illinois Law Allows Park Districts to Enter Solar Agreements
Illinois park districts can enter into agreements for solar energy after Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation into law in late June.
Southwest Power Pool Details Progress in Clearing Interconnection Study Backlog
The Southwest Power Pool on July 12 reported that it has reached the halfway point in clearing the backlog of requests to study the impacts of connecting new generating resources to the region’s power grid.
Federal Government Releases Electric Vehicle Toolkit for Urban Areas
The U.S. Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, on July 12 released a free technical resource to help larger communities take advantage of federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations and other forms of electric transportation.
NPPD Sends Crews to Help Omaha Public Power District with Power Restoration Efforts
The Nebraska Public Power District on July 12 reported that it sent a 24-member crew to provide mutual aid to Omaha Public Power District to assist with power restoration efforts in the wake of severe weather that hit OPPD”s service territory.
California Now has More than 5,000 MW of Battery Storage Capacity Online
The California Independent System Operator recently reported that more than 5,000 megawatts of battery storage capacity is now online and fully integrated into the electrical grid.
Florida Municipal Power Agency, Public Power Utilities Unveil Major Expansion of Solar Project
Florida Municipal Power Agency, in conjunction with 20 Florida public power utilities and Origis Energy, on July 12 announced a major expansion of the Florida Municipal Solar Project, one of the largest municipal-backed solar projects in the nation.