Tangibility of Floating Solar Project in Healdsburg, Calif., Spurs Strong Community Support
When Healdsburg, California, brought a floating solar array online a few years ago, the city’s utility knew there would be a wide array of benefits flowing from the project. But one of the benefits that Terry Crowley, Healdsburg’s Utility Director, said he underestimated is the high level of community support that has emerged for the project.
CPS Energy Issues RFP for up to 500 MW of Energy Storage Systems
Texas public power utility CPS Energy has launched a request for proposals for up to 500 megawatts of energy storage systems.
Colorado Springs Utilities, City Receive DOE Funding for Energy Project
Public power utility Colorado Springs Utilities, the City of Colorado Springs and several other entities have received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to validate concepts that aggregate power across complex energy systems, including virtual power plants.
Liz Anderson Named New Executive Director of Washington Public Utility Districts Association
Liz Anderson has been named as the new Executive Director of the Washington Public Utility Districts Association, effective January 1, 2024, following the retirement of George Caan at the end of the year. Caan is retiring after serving more than 13 years.
Platte River Power Authority Seeks Wind Power Supply Proposals
Platte River Power Authority recently issued a request for proposals seeking proposals for the supply of wind power.
Lawmakers Voice Concerns About DOE Transformer Proposal
Lawmakers voiced concerns on Sept. 13 about a Department of Energy proposal that would require a stricter standard that changes the material used in distribution transformers from grain-oriented electrical steel to amorphous steel.
EPA Issues Final Water Quality Certification Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency on September 14 issued a final rule that modifies and replaces the 2020 regulatory requirements for water quality certification under Clean Water Act section 401.
Owensboro Municipal Utilities Seeks Power Supply Proposals
Kentucky public power utility Owensboro Municipal Utilities has issued a request for proposals for various power supply alternatives to serve its future retail load.
California CCAs Announce Commissioning of New Large-Scale Solar and Energy Storage Project
Executives from Central Coast Community Energy and Silicon Valley Clean Energy recently announced the commissioning for Yellow Pine Solar I, a large-scale solar and battery energy storage project.
California Lawmakers Pass Legislation Creating Central Buyer for Clean Power
California lawmakers recently passed legislation that will, among other things, allow the state to create a central buyer to procure clean electricity for the grid.