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The American Public Power Association recently submitted comments along with other groups to the Department of Treasury addressing domestic content requirements for elective payment of energy tax credits.
The Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity on July 16 announced that applications are now open for two long duration energy storage voucher opportunities totaling $1 million in Office of Electricity technical assistance for potential recipients.
The U.S. General Services Administration and the Department of Defense are seeking contractors that can provide federal facilities in several mid-Atlantic and Midwest states with 100% carbon emissions-free electricity by 2030.
Nebraska public power utility Northeast Power is seeking services to meet all or a portion of its load requirements associated with its retail and irrigation loads beginning June 1, 2027.
The heatwave culminating on July 9 pushed electricity demand in the Eugene Water & Electric Board’s service territory to the second-highest level ever during the summer, the Oregon public power utility reported on July 15.
In a new policy paper, the California Municipal Utilities Association calls for common sense in developing clean energy policies.
The following is a transcript of the July 15, 2024, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA's News
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s Connected Communities initiative is funding up to $2 million for six pilot projects that provide STEM education and workforce development training, increase connectedness, lower energy costs, deliver environmental benefits and increase community resiliency.