Federal Appeals Court Affirms Sequestration Decision Against Public Power
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently affirmed a July 2021 decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims blocking public power utilities from recovering direct payment bond refunds cut by sequestration.
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Receives Wind Power Through 15-Year PPA
Silicon Valley Clean Energy began receiving wind generation from the Terra-Gen, LLC Cameron Crest contract at the start of this year, the California community choice aggregator said on Feb. 21.
EPA Reaffirms Underpinnings of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 17 issued a final rule that reaffirmed the scientific, economic, and legal underpinnings of the 2012 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for power plants, which required significant reductions of mercury, acid gases, and other harmful pollutants.
Proposed California PUC Decision Could Scuttle Sunnova’s Microgrid Plans
In a proposed decision, a California Public Utilities Commission administrative law judge recommended granting a challenge that would deny Sunnova Energy’s plans to build community microgrids in California.
Benefits of Participating in Lineworkers Rodeo Include Collaboration, Networking Opportunities
The benefits of participating in this year’s American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo include communication, collaboration and networking opportunities, said Mike Fergus, Director of Electric Distribution and Services at the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities, which is hosting the 2023 Lineworkers Rodeo in Kansas City, Kansas.
Western Area Power Administration Issues RFIs for Power Supplies
The Western Area Power Administration has issued requests for information for the procurement of electric generation. One of the RFIs is for short- to mid-term procurement, while the second RFI is for long-term procurement. Responses are due by February 24.
New Battery Storage Technology Shows Peak Shaving, Cost-Saving Benefits at NYPA
The New York Power Authority and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority recently announced that a first-of-its-kind battery energy storage system using patented, high-safety, lithium-ion superCell technology is delivering energy peak shaving capabilities to NYPA’s White Plains, N.Y., offices, as part of a demonstration project.
Generator Cites Texas PUC Action in Decision to Develop a New Peaking Plant
Independent power producer Calpine earlier this month said it was starting development efforts for a new approximately 425-megawatt peaking plant next to its Freestone Energy Center in Freestone County, Texas.
Community Solar Installations Slowed Last Year, But Are Expected to Rebound
Community solar installations dipped last year but are expected to grow rapidly over the next five years, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.
Alameda Municipal Power Secures 12-Year Agreement for Geothermal Power
California public power utility Alameda Municipal Power has secured a long-term purchase agreement with the Northern California Power Agency and the Geysers Power Company under which Alameda Municipal Power will procure and deliver up to five megawatts of energy produced from the Geysers geothermal power plants located in California’s Sonoma and Lake Counties.