Banning Electric Utility Power Transformer Relocation Project Will Yield A Number Of Key Benefits
A project by the City of Banning Electric Utility (BEU) in California that involves moving and relocating a power transformer will result in a number of benefits including saving BEU ratepayers an estimated $500,000 compared to the cost of purchasing a new transformer.
NYPA project uses AI to better understand performance of underwater cable
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is launching a demonstration project that will use artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the potential upgrade of underwater cable that transports power from Westchester to Long Island.
APPA Seeks Nominations For Two Openings On Smart Energy Provider Review Panel
The American Public Power Association (APPA) is accepting nominations through Monday, August 9, 2021 for two open positions on the Smart Energy Provider (SEP) Program Review Panel.
Budget For Johnson City, Tenn., Includes Smart Grid And Broadband Upgrades
The board of directors of BrightRidge, the public power utility serving Johnson City, Tenn., has unanimously approved budgets that include funding to build out the utility’s smart grid network and to accelerate the expansion of the broadband services of BrightRidge Broadband by 12 months.
TVA, Oak Ridge Lab and Univ. of Tennessee program aims to foster tech innovation
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee System, earlier this month announced a program aimed at fostering “industries of the future.”
Salt River Project consolidates testing functions with new innovation lab
Arizona public power utility Salt River Project (SRP) recently began operation of its new utility innovation testing laboratory.
Power sector explores ways in which to leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning
The electric power sector is increasingly looking for ways in which to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for its systems as the industry undergoes a digital transformation.
Guam Power Authority bolsters resilience and charts path to 50% renewables
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month – commemorated each May – the American Public Power Association’s Public Power Current newsletter is proudly spotlighting the leadership roles our API colleagues have at public power utilities across the United States and at our U.S. territories in the Western Pacific.
APPA receives third patent tied to machine learning techniques
The American Public Power Association (APPA) has received a patent related to protecting the ability of public power utilities to use machine learning techniques for advanced analytics and benchmarking to improve safety.
Glendale Water & Power launches demand response program
California public power utility Glendale Water & Power (GWP) has launched a demand response program for residential and commercial customers, GWP reported on April 19.