LG&E and KU to improve transmission systems in Kentucky
Louisville Gas & Electric (LGE) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) are replacing wooden poles, cross arms, lines and substation controls to improve electric transmission systems throughout the state of Kentucky. They are also trimming back trees from power lines and removing dead and dying trees around... Read More »New Mexico to improve access to natural gas for underserved communities
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) has launched an initiative to improve access to natural gas service in rural and low-income communities throughout the state. PRC commissioners approved a request by the New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) last week to increase funding to cover infrast... Read More »National Defense Authorization Act orders DOE to study deploying micro-reactors
The National Defense Authorization Act, recently passed by Congress, includes language directing the Secretary of Energy to develop a pilot program and report on the possibility of deploying micro-reactors at national security facilities. The report would identify the best locations for micro-rea... Read More »GAO examines North American energy integration
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently examined North American energy integration efforts between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. GAO officials said they looked at how federal agencies are supporting initiatives to incorporate the energy sectors of the three countries further.... Read More »Plug & Play DER Challenge seeking smart grid concepts
The Plug & Play DER Challenge recently announced a call for concepts to improve interoperability of facilities with distributed energy resources (DERs) with the utility grid. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is organizing and administering the initiative for the U.S. Department of Energy's G... Read More »San Onofre Nuclear Plant
San Onofre Nuclear Plant settlement finalized
The settlement of issues and costs related to the closure of the San Onofre nuclear plant was finalized last week, concluding the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) San Onofre proceeding. Parties finalized the settlement by accepting a PUC request to remove a provision that would have ... Read More »Joseph Fiordaliso