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Electric Vehicles
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association recently announced the publication of its electric vehicle supply equipment power export permitting standard, defining the technical parameters to allow electric vehicle owners to utilize their vehicles as mobile energy storage units and sell excess energy back to the grid
Community Engagement
Colorado Springs Utilities is offering a limited opportunity to purchase one of 200 commemorative Martin Drake Power Plant bricks and support Project COPE at the same time.
Electricity Markets
The American Public Power Association’s Legislative & Resolutions Committee on Feb. 25 approved nine policy resolutions during the association’s 2025 Legislative Rally.
Generation
Electricity generators plan to retire 12.3 gigawatts of capacity in 2025, a 65% increase in retirements compared with 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported.
Generation
A new Purdue University-led study prepared for the Indiana Office of Energy Development explores the feasibility and potential impact of implementing small modular reactors in the state.
Generation
To meet the growing power demands of the Phoenix, Arizona, metropolitan area, the Salt River Project issued a 2025 All-Source Request for Proposals on February 24.
Transmission
A revised transmission “Right of First Refusal” bill was introduced in the Wisconsin legislature this month.
Washington State’s Snohomish County PUD recently selected Jeff Bishop as its next Chief Financial Officer following a nationwide recruitment search. Bishop will join the PUD on March 3.