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President Trump on July 17 issued the proclamation “Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Further Promote American Energy,” identifying three additional facilities in Annex I that have received Clean Air Act (CAA) section 112 Presidential Exemptions.
Colorado Springs Utilities on July 21 joined local leaders and NextEra Energy Resources to celebrate Colorado Springs, Colorado’s first battery energy storage system at a ribbon-cutting event.
Joseph Wilson was named the next General Manager of Washington State’s Jefferson County PUD at the regular meeting of the PUD’s Board of Commissioners on July 15.
California public power utility Truckee Donner Public Utility District board of directors adopted several key policies and plans during meetings held June 18, July 2 and July 16.
Fitch Ratings recently affirmed the high “AA” rating for the city of Lakeland, Florida’s, electric system revenue and refunding bonds, highlighting the utility's resilience and robust financial standing, Lakeland Electric reported this month.
Energy Dome, a long duration energy storage company, on July 25 announced a global commercial partnership with Google using Energy Dome’s CO2 battery technology “to enable carbon-free energy for the grids that powerGoogle’s operations.”
The New York State Energy Planning Board on July 23 voted to release a Draft State Energy Plan for public comment.
The Florida Municipal Electric Association on July 24 announced the winners of the Member of the Year and Associate Member of the Year awards during its annual conference banquet in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.