The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) announced on Tuesday that it will award more than $82 million in nuclear energy research, technology and infrastructure funding for 93 projects in 28 U.S. states to advance the nation’s nuclear energy portfolio.
The funding seeks to support innovative nuclea... Read More »
The Vermont Electric Power Co. (VELCO) is utilizing an innovative weather analytics system that boasts what it calls the most precise and accurate wind and solar generation forecasts in the world.
“We are not aware of any other utility that has currently linked weather forecast information to w... Read More »
The PIPES Act is on its way to President Barack Obama’s desk for final approval after the Senate and House passed the bill last week.
“Although pipelines are by and large out of sight to most Americans, their safe, reliable operation is critical to our economy and to our daily lives,” supp... Read More »
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) announced on Monday that it has named former U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT) as the organization’s sixth chief executive officer, succeeding Jo Ann Emerson.
“On behalf of our board of directors, we are extremely excited to have Jim j... Read More »
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) named Kimberly A. Howell this week as the organization’s newest director of the Office of Investigation, succeeding Cheryl McCrary.
“Kimberly Howell brings more than 20 years of federal law enforcement experience to NRC’s investigations program ... Read More »
American Electric Power (AEP) announced on Monday that the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) has awarded AEP the 2016 Edison Award for its leadership and ingenuity at its Energized Reconductor Project in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
"The electric power industry is making significant inves... Read More »
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) is gearing up for its summer committee meetings, where participants will discuss some of the thorniest energy-related topics confronting state regulators, including rate design, the Clean Power Plan and more.
To be held July 24... Read More »
City of Tallahassee Commissioner Nancy Miller addressed the State of Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday regarding the city’s energy management programs after Tallahassee was named the best power operations city in the U.S.
“Living in Florida’s Capital City, our 117,000 cu... Read More »
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) announced on Thursday that it has approved Minnesota Power’s 2015 integrated resource plan, which will guide the further diversification of the utility’s portfolio throughout the next 10 years.
“The commission’s approval affirms Minnesota Po... Read More »
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) recently announced the recipients of its GEA Honors 2016 awards, recognizing innovative leaders in geothermal energy technology advancement, economic development and environmental protection.
The GEA held its 2016 Honor award ceremony on June 7 in Reno, Ne... Read More »