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The Dawson Public Power District Board of Directors reviewed a cost-of-service study at its December Board Meeting, the Nebraska public power utility reported.
Bills and Rates
The Dawson Public Power District Board of Directors reviewed a cost-of-service study at its December Board Meeting, the Nebraska public power utility reported.
Distributed Energy Resources
The Pasadena, California, City Council recently approved plans for 50 megawatts of solar power from Grace Orchard Solar III, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources.
Electricity Markets
The Jefferson County PUD Board of Commissioners approved a capacity charge for new and upgraded electric service during their December regular meeting. The one-time fee will help fund essential infrastructure projects to meet new demand. The charge goes into effect February 3, 2025, the Washington State PUD said.
Reliability
Snohomish County PUD Commissioner Sid Logan, Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring, and PUD General Manager John Haarlow were recently joined by elected officials and community members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Jennings Park Substation in Marysville, Washington State.
Electric Vehicles
The California Energy Commission on Dec. 11 approved a $1.4 billion investment plan that the agency said will accelerate progress on the state’s electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling goals. “These investments will help deploy infrastructure for light, medium, and heavy-duty zero-emission
Safety
The American Public Power Association’s Safety Awards of Excellence program has been updated and is now available for utilities to review before applications open in January.
Transmission
The Midcontinent ISO Board of Directors on Dec. 12 unanimously approved the largest portfolio of transmission projects in the nation’s history.