New York Power Authority Transmission Project Advances
The New York Power Authority’s Smart Path transmission project in the North Country is two-thirds complete, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on July 13.
Fitch Affirms Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency’s Bond Ratings
Fitch Ratings affirmed its ratings on Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) power supply system revenue bonds. The rating outlook is Stable.
Nebraska Public Power District CEO Details Proactive Approach To Supply Chain Challenges
In a recent media briefing, Tom Kent, President and CEO of Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), detailed how NPPD has taken a proactive approach in response to ongoing supply chain challenges facing the utility sector.
New Mutual Aid Committee Established At APPA National Conference
A new Mutual Aid Committee (MAC) was established last month at the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in Nashville, Tenn.
Court’s Emissions Rule Decision Will Not Halt Public Power’s Shift Away From Fossil Fuels: Fitch
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to cap greenhouse gas emissions will not materially affect public power utilities’ credit quality or the move away from fossil fuels, Fitch Ratings said on July 8.
TVPPA Develops New Supply Chain Toolkit to Support Its Member Utilities
The Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) developed a new supply chain toolkit to provide support to its member utilities across the Tennessee Valley. The toolkit includes talking points, social media posts, and sample letters that can be used by key accounts and communications teams.
Ariz. Public Power And Cooperative Groups Urge PG&E To Extend Nuclear Plant’s Operating Life
In a recent letter to the CEO of California investor-owned utility PG&E, groups representing public power utilities and electric cooperatives in Arizona made the case for extending the life of the California nuclear power plant Diablo Canyon Power Plant past its existing license.
OPPD Recommends Delaying Retirement, Conversion Of Units At Plant
Nebraska public power utility Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) in June made a recommendation at a OPPD Board of Directors meeting to delay the retirement of North Omaha Station (NOS) units 1-3 and fuel conversion of units 4 and 5 from low-sulfur coal to natural gas.
TVA Seeks Up To 5,000 Megawatts Of Carbon-Free Energy
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on July 12 issued a request for up to 5,000 megawatts of carbon-free energy that must be operational before 2029.
DOE Opens Applications For $2.3 Billion Grid Modernization Formula Grant Program
The Department of Energy (DOE) last week opened the application process for a $2.3 billion grant program for states, Tribal nations, and territories designed to strengthen and modernize the power grid against wildfires, extreme weather, and other natural disasters exacerbated by the climate crisis.