Salt River Project Contracts for Two Battery Storage Projects Totaling 340 MW
Salt River Project (SRP) in Arizona has signed contracts with Plus Power for two battery storage systems totaling 340 megawatts (MW) that are expected to be online early in the summer of 2024.
Silicon Valley Power Signs PPA for Wind Power from Sempra Project in Mexico
California’s Silicon Valley Power (SVP) recently entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the long-term supply of renewable energy from a proposed, cross-border 300-megawatt (MW) wind project Sempra Infrastructure is developing in Mexico.
Renewable Incentives in Inflation Reduction Act Will Meet Headwinds of Higher PPA Prices: Report
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will spur renewable development, but projects still face the headwinds of rising power purchase agreement (PPA) prices, according to a new report on the PPA market.
ISO New England Stakeholders Outline Steps In Case of Extreme Winter Weather
ISO New England stakeholders outlined the steps they would take to work together to navigate potential energy shortages this winter.
Despite Possible Fuel Constraints, FERC Sees Sufficient Supplies For This Winter
Despite some possible regional fuel constraints, electricity markets will have sufficient capacity to maintain reliable operations this winter, under normal winter conditions, according to a report from staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Department of Energy Seeks Input on Bolstering Cybersecurity for Public Power
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently issued a request for information (RFI) seeking public input on a new $250 million program to bolster the cybersecurity posture of rural, municipal, and small investor-owned electric utilities.
Electrify America Unveils First Application of Megawatt-Level Battery Storage System
Electrify America recently unveiled its first application of a megawatt-level battery energy storage system (BESS) for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
APPA Comments on DOE Implementation Strategy for Grid Resilience Program
The American Public Power Association (APPA) recently submitted comments in response to a Department of Energy (DOE) Request for Information (RFI) on its implementation strategy for the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program.
EV Fires in Wake of Florida Flooding Draw Scrutiny
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and other officials from the state are seeking answers from electric vehicle (EV) makers and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in the wake of EVs catching fire due to flooding that occurred with Hurricane Ian, which hit Florida in late September.
Groups Urge DOE to Prioritize Funding Toward Production of Distribution Transformers
The American Public Power Association (APPA) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) recently sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm urging the prioritization of funding toward the production of distribution transformers.