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Distributed Energy Resources
The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking proposals with the intent to buy renewable energy credits from Tribes. The DOE effort is being led by the Western Area Power Administration.
Generation
A growing number of U.S. electric utilities are eyeing the potential of utilizing nuclear power to meet the data center power demand needs.
Energy Efficiency
Jacksonville, Florida-based public power utility JEA is working collaboratively with a number of local organizations on a project involving energy efficiency home repairs in a Jacksonville neighborhood. To reduce energy consumption and make critical repairs to homes in Jacksonville’s Historic
Reliability
The Bonneville Power Administration recently released its updated wildfire mitigation plan. BPA noted that all four Pacific Northwest states have declared May as Wildfire Awareness Month.
Transmission
ISO New England has proposed new planning processes to ensure future transmission upgrades address state clean energy policies holistically and efficiently.
Transmission
Southern California Edison and Lotus Infrastructure Partners have been chosen by the California Independent System Operator to develop, permit, own, operate and maintain new transmission infrastructure that will deliver energy from renewable sources to Southern California.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
The Northeast Public Power Association recently completed another successful Lineworker Rodeo, which took place in Hull, Mass.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
The following is a transcript of the May 20, 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