California PUC Issues Revised Proposal on Solar Net Metering Rates
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) recently issued a proposal to revise the state’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) solar tariff to better reflect the value of solar power generation to the state’s grid.
California Energy Commission Grant Will Fund Long Duration Storage for Calif. Tribe
The California Energy Commission (CEC) earlier this month made a $31 million grant to fund a long duration energy storage system for the Viejas Tribe of Kumeyaay Indians in Southern California.
Vehicle To Grid Charging Could Provide Grid Savings, Report Finds
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging could provide substantial system savings for New England as it transitions to a clean energy future, according to a new report.
Combined Cycle Gas Plants Reverse Trend, Adding Nearly 8 GW This Year: EIA
By the end of the year, eight natural gas-fired combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plants have either come online, reversing a four-year decline in CCGT start-ups, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Groups Urge Risk-Based Approach for Covered Entities for Cyber Incident Reporting
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) should define “covered entities” for cyber incident reporting in a risk-based manner, the American Public Power Association (APPA) and the Large Public Power Council (LPPC) said in response to a request for information (RFI) issued by CISA on the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA).
Snohomish County PUD Marks Completion of Microgrid and Clean Energy Center
Washington State’s Snohomish County PUD recently hosted a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of its Arlington Microgrid and Clean Energy Center.
Public Power Utility Crews Deploy to Help with Florida Power Restoration Efforts
Crews from public power utilities on Nov. 9 traveled to various locations in Florida prior to the arrival of Tropical Storm Nicole, which is expected to turn into a hurricane.
SMUD to Collaborate with Japan’s TEPCO on Vehicle-Grid Integration Technologies
California public power utility SMUD and the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO), Japan’s largest electric utility, on Nov. 2 announced an agreement to collaborate on vehicle-grid integration technologies with the purpose of accelerating transportation electrification and decarbonization.
Public Power Utilities Prepare for Arrival of Tropical Storm Nicole
Public power utilities are preparing for the arrival this week of Tropical Storm Nicole, which is expected to turn into a hurricane.
Salt River Project’s Mike Hummel to Retire as General Manager
On Nov. 7, Mike Hummel announced to the Salt River Project (SRP) Board of Directors that he will be retiring from SRP in May 2023.