BPA Reports Strong Financial Results, Proposes Holding Power and Transmission Rates Flat
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) recently announced financial results that exceeded expectations for fiscal year 2022 that ended Sept. 30 and proposed to hold power and transmission rates flat overall.
Artificial Intelligence Technology Boosts NYPA Drone Inspection Program
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is significantly improving the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) in-house drone inspection program, allowing transmission lines to be more quickly and thoroughly evaluated and any potential issues that could lead to power failure to be identified earlier, NYPA reported on Nov. 22.
Newly Energized Kansas Transmission Line to Benefit Members of KPP Energy
The Kingman to Cunningham Direct Connect transmission line in Kansas was recently completed and put into service, KPP Energy announced. KPP Energy was formerly known as the Kansas Power Pool.
APPA Says Record Shows Support for Joint Transmission Ownership Opportunities for LSEs
The record of a pending Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceeding offers specific support for the Commission to find that promoting joint transmission ownership opportunities for load-serving entities (LSEs) is likely to provide the benefits the Commission projects, the American Public Power Association (APPA) said in reply comments filed at FERC.
APPA Urges Adoption Of More Narrowly Tailored Approach To Promoting Joint Transmission Ownership
While it is gratified that a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) includes an effort to promote joint transmission ownership arrangements, the American Public Power Association (APPA) wants FERC to adopt a more narrowly tailored conditional right of first refusal (ROFR) focused on promoting joint ownership opportunities for public power utilities and other load-serving entities (LSEs).
New York Regulators Approve NYPA Transmission Line Project
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and National Grid NY recently announced the approval of a transmission line build in the North Country, known as Smart Path Connect.
WAPA Approves Interconnection Of 504-MW Wyoming Wind Project
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) recently approved interconnection requests for a proposed 504-megawatt (MW) wind power project in eastern Wyoming.
Midwest Grid Operator’s Board Approves $10.3 Billion In Transmission Projects
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) Board of Directors on July 25 unanimously approved a portfolio of long-range transmission projects, which represent a $10.3 billion investment.
Bureau of Land Management Approves Arizona-California Transmission Line Project
The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has give the green light for construction of the Ten West Link Transmission Line project, which will facilitate increased renewable energy development and delivery in Arizona and California.
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.