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Generation
Using a Demonstration of Energy and Efficiency Developments program grant from the American Public Power Association, the Northern California Power Agency has completed a study marking the initial development of a clean hydrogen production and storage facility.
Energy Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Energy on July 27 announced that it is accepting applications for state and territory implementation of the two home energy rebate programs created by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Generation
CFPP LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, on July 31 submitted an application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeking approval to start early construction activities tied to a small modular reactor project prior to the issuance of a combined license by the NRC.
Generation
The advantages of small modular reactors are becoming more apparent as the threats to the resilience and reliability of the electric power grid caused by extreme weather events rise.
Electric Vehicles
Arizona public power utility Salt River Project recently announced a total of 40,585 electric vehicles leased or purchased in its service territory as of April 30, 2023, which is above its target of 39,000 by that time.
Distributed Energy Resources
The Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency and RWE recently broke ground on the Ashwood Solar I Project, the largest solar project in the state.
The Northwest Public Power Association Board of Trustees has appointed Kieran Connolly to serve as the interim executive director for the association, effective Aug. 7.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
After 37 sixteen-hour days without a day off, Snohomish PUD crews recently returned to Washington State after helping with power restoration efforts in Guam in the wake of a typhoon that knocked out power to a vast swath of customers on the island.
Bonds and Financing
Long Island Power Authority bonds recently received strong credit ratings from Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings.
Reliability
Arizona public power utility Salt River Project delivered a multi-day record peak electricity demand surpassing previous records for most power served to customers in summer, it said on Aug. 1.