Research Examines Participation of Wisconsin Residents in Energy Assistance Program
Research funded by the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) program examines awareness and participation of Wisconsin residents in a home energy assistance program.
Department of Health and Human Services Announces $4.5 Billion Available Through LIHEAP
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Nov. 2 announced $4.5 billion of assistance is now available through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Calif. Energy Commission Updates Load Management With Call for Time Sensitive Rates
In a ruling that affects the state’s investor-owned utilities, as well as some of its largest public power utilities, the California Energy Commission (CEC) recently updated the state’s load management standards, including measures calling for rates that reflect costs and emissions in a more timely fashion.
Missouri River Energy Services to Introduce TOU Rates for Members Next Year
Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) plans to introduce wholesale time-of-use (TOU) energy rates for its member public power utilities in 2023.
Fayetteville Public Works Commission Lowers Customer Fees, Adopts Optional Electric Rates
North Carolina’s Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) took action in late July that maintains PWC’s current base electric rates, reduces customer fees, introduces optional electric rates that will offer customers’ choice and continue to support PWC conservation efforts as well as support economic development.
Owensboro Municipal Utilities Seeks Bids For Cost Of Service And Rate Design Study
Kentucky’s Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU) is soliciting proposals for the performance and development of a cost of service and rate design study through a request for proposals (RFP) issued on July 18.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Study Recommendations To Yield Lower Bills
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) on July 5 announced the completion of a two-year independent power rates study for its renewable electricity service programs, CleanPowerSF and Hetch Hetchy Power.
Arizona City Offers Cryptocurrency As Payment Option For Utility Bill Payments
The City of Chandler, Ariz., now offers cryptocurrency as a payment option for Chandler residents to pay their utility bills.
PNNL Uses Granular Load Data To Shed More Light On COVID-19 Impacts
A new study by researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) uses a more granular examination of usage data to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on electricity use to shed light on the driving factors behind those changes.
Customers Of Missouri Public Power Utility Nixa Utilities Will See Lower Electric Rates
The city council of Nixa, Mo., recently voted to lower electric rates for the next few years for customers of public power utility Nixa Utilities.