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Electricity Markets
The Lincoln Electric System Administrative Board approved a resolution to adopt a new strategic plan to guide the utility through 2035, the Nebraska public power utility said on Aug. 15.
Electricity Markets
Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy on Aug. 19 announced that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in a merger.
Distributed Energy Resources
D3Energy launched construction on a 6-MW floating solar system for the Village of Monroeville, Ohio, set to become the largest floating solar installation in Ohio and one of the largest in the country.
Community Engagement
The Tennessee Valley Authority and Bicentennial Volunteers on Aug. 15 announced $655,000 in robotics awards for 179 schools and non-profit organizations that serve youth across the TVA’s seven-state region.
Grid Modernization
The Connecticut Green Bank and GoodLeap on Aug. 13 announced a strategic partnership to develop and operate Virtual Power Plants across Connecticut.
Generation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Aug. 19 announced that GE Vernova has committed to investing at least $41 million into the company’s Center of Excellence for steam and generator assembly and testing in Downtown Schenectady.
Electricity Markets
The Bonneville Power Administration has released its final set of policies and records of decision in the multi-year regional Provider of Choice process.
Generation
Iowa public power utility Cedar Falls Utilities is advancing plans to build a new energy center in Cedar Falls, it noted in a recent post on its website.