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Electricity Markets
Following months of engagement and negotiation, the Markets+ Greenhouse Gas Task Force recently approved protocol language that defines the mechanisms that Markets+ will use to track and report on greenhouse gas emissions.
Generation
The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities is inviting public feedback on its proposed 2024 Electric Integrated Resource Plan, it said recently.
Electric Vehicles
A recently released study explores the economic impact of electric vehicle charging stations on nearby businesses, analyzing data from over 4,000 electric vehicle charging stations and 140,000 business establishments in California.
Distributed Energy Resources
Salt River Project, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the Arizona State Land Department and Babbitt Ranches recently marked the completion of Babbitt Ranch Energy Center, a 161-megawatt wind project located on Babbitt Ranches property in Coconino County, north of Flagstaff, Arizona.
Workforce
Kissimmee Utility Authority, a Florida public power utility, and the Florida Municipal Power Agency have been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel with Top Workplace awards. Florida Municipal Power Agency received a Top Workplaces of Central Florida award, presented by the Orlando Sentinel Media Group
Energy Storage
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority recently announced that Schneider Regional Medical Center on St. Thomas will receive a backup battery system.
Energy Storage
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 27 announced a new state-level collaborative to examine battery storage technologies and safety considerations.
Generation
The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Loan Programs Office, on Sept. 30 announced the closing of a loan guarantee of up to $1.52 billion under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment program to Holtec Palisades to help finance the restoration and resumption of service of an 800-megawatt nuclear generating station in Covert Township, Michigan.
Electricity Markets
The City Council of Pueblo, Colo., recently voted in favor of allocating funds to study the possible formation of a public power utility in the city.
Generation
City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., has been authorized by its Board of Public Utilities to move forward with an intent to finance capital expenditures for the construction of power generation and battery storage projects. Projects include 150 megawatts of additional electric generation and 36 MW of