IRS Offers Guidance to Public Power Utilities Tied to Nuclear Tax Credit
The Internal Revenue Service recently released guidance on an advanced nuclear tax credit provision that public power project developers have been waiting for since changes to the provision were enacted in 2018.
New Federal Grant Program Offers $2.5 Billion for EV Charging Infrastructure
The White House recently opened applications for a new multi-billion-dollar program to fund electric vehicle charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure in communities across the country and along designated highways, interstates, and major roadways.
APPA Highlights Need to Make Full Use of U.S. Hydropower Resources
Making full use of the nation’s hydropower resources is key to ensuring that the nation’s grid remains reliable and resilient and that utilities can meet emission reduction goals, the American Public Power Association recently said in a Statement for the Record submitted for a House hearing.
Coldwater Board of Public Utilities to Buy Capacity from Peaking Plant
The Coldwater, Mich., City Council recently approved a power sales contract and supplemental agreement under which the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities will purchase up to seven and a half megawatts of capacity from a peaking plant.
U.S. Natural Gas Consumption Reached Annual Record in 2022
In 2022, U.S. natural gas consumption averaged a record 88.5 billion cubic feet per day, the highest annual natural gas consumption, according to records beginning in 1949, the Energy Information Administration reported on March 14.
Department of Energy, TVA Enter MOU on Hydropower Technology Development
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Tennessee Valley Authority on March 14 announced a memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration on hydropower technology development.
City of Newberry APPA-Funded Project Shows Value of Internships for Engaging Young Workers
The City of Newberry, S.C., recently concluded an internship funded by the American Public Power Association’s Demonstration of Energy and Efficiency Developments program, which involved a student from a local technical school learning about and working with fiber optics and advanced metering infrastructure.
Western Electricity Coordinating Council Seeks Grid Planning Comments
The Western Electricity Coordinating Council is seeking comments on a draft report on long-term transmission planning.
Constellation Energy Begins Producing Clean Hydrogen at New York Nuclear Plant
Maryland-based Constellation Energy has begun production of clean hydrogen at one of its nuclear power plants in New York State.
RMLD Customer Bill Increase to be 40 Percent Less than Forecasted
The increase to Reading Municipal Light Department’s 2023 customer bills is estimated to be 40 percent lower than originally forecasted, the Massachusetts public power utility recently said.