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Energy Storage
Massachusetts public power utility Paxton Municipal Light Department and Lightshift Energy on Nov. 7 hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the battery storage project in Paxton, Mass., which will bolster the grid for PMLD and its customers.
Community Engagement
The Kansas Municipal Energy Agency recently announced 2024 award winners across a range of categories. Awards were also announced for the Kansas Municipal Gas Agency.
Distributed Energy Resources
In a recent interview with APPA, Rob Shelley, the general manager of Michigan public power utility Grand Haven Board of Light and Power, discussed the utility’s efforts to add renewable energy to its overall generation portfolio.
Energy Efficiency
A CPS Energy program is among the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy programs recognized as an outstanding utility-funded energy efficiency program.
Electricity Markets
Voters in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Nov. 5 approved a proposition by over 79%, advancing the city’s plan for a local sustainable energy utility.
Transmission
The PJM Interconnection reviewed the first short list of proposals being considered for the 2024 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan Window 1 during the Nov. 6 meeting of the Transmission Expansion Advisory Committee.
Bonds and Financing
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the rating on bonds issued by the city of Brownsville, Texas on behalf of the city's Public Utilities Board (BPUB) at “A-“.
Energy Storage
Eos Energy Enterprises on Nov. 5 announced a new customer agreement with City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri, to provide 216 MWh of energy storage for two project sites in Missouri.