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Lincoln Electric System has announced plans to decommission the two oldest wind generators in Nebraska, located in northeast Lincoln.
The New York Power Authority and LS Power have submitted joint proposals to the New York Independent System Operator in response to an April 4 Public Policy Transmission Need solicitation to deliver offshore wind generation into New York City.
Salt River Project and Plus Power on June 24 will host a ribbon-cutting event to commemorate the opening of two new battery storage facilities.
The American Public Power Association’s Board of Directors recently approved changes to the Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments program’s policy manual, including changes to the DEED dues structure and a new trademarked program logo.
Algona Municipal Utilities of Algona, Iowa, celebrated its 135th anniversary with its customers at a community celebration on Wednesday, June 12.
Utilities across the country are looking to develop natural gas generation projects at existing coal plant sites, with the advantage of existing infrastructure at those sites being among the key selling points for utilities.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on June 20 announced a new solicitation seeking large-scale renewable energy proposals for the state.
A new report from The Conference Board analyzes the potential that the rise of AI will fuel a major increase in electricity demand.