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Amazon and Energy Northwest on Oct.16 announced an agreement to fund efforts to move toward development and deployment of small modular reactor technology in Washington state to advance reliable energy across the Northwest.
The PJM Interconnection recently said it will be supporting a delay of the PJM 2026/2027 Base Residual Auction for approximately six months.
The Bonneville Power Administration has identified 13 new transmission substation and line projects necessary to reinforce the Pacific Northwest's electric grid.
The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Loan Programs Office, on Oct. 15 announced a $861.3 million loan guarantee to finance the construction of two solar photovoltaic farms equipped with battery storage and two standalone battery energy storage systems in Puerto Rico.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Oct. 16 opened applications for up to $900 million in funding to support the initial domestic deployment of Generation III+ small modular reactor technologies.
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Gainesville Regional Utilities a $47.5 million grant to bolster electric grid resilience, increase funding to community-based programs and support workforce development.
Moody’s Investors Service recently affirmed the Aa2 rating with a stable outlook for Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency’s power supply revenue and refunding bonds.
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma on Oct. 15 announced a $30 million agreement with the California Energy Commission to expand a popular financing program for home energy efficiency upgrades.