Monday, July 26, 2021
SWEPCO launches three requests for proposals for renewable, short-term generation
American Electric Power subsidiary Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) issued three requests for proposal this week for solar, wind, and short-term generating capacity to better meet supply needs. The company is seeking project bids by Aug. 12 that are capable of serving its customers in Lo... Read More »
Hawaii microgrid tariff second in nation, sets stage for hybrid microgrids
With the approval of a new microgrid tariff by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission last month, the island state has been only the second in the United States to have such a model and opens up possibilities for customers to join or build hybrid microgrids well suited to emergencies. Microgrids ... Read More »
Duke Energy breaks ground on 22.6 MW solar plant in Surry County, North Carolina
Continuing a solar expansion effort in North Carolina, Duke Energy began work last week on the 22.6 MW Stony Knoll solar power plant in Surry County -- the largest in the area but one of more than 40 others that have sprung up across the state. “Duke Energy is bringing more carbon-free, renewab... Read More »
EEI, US Army to develop best practices for on-base grid resilience
The U.S. military has been an active developer of microgrids and other energy efficiency improvements to its bases worldwide and is now joining forces with the nation’s major utilities to further advance the program. The U.S. Department of the Army and Edison Electric Institute (EEI) announced ... Read More »
Democratic senators introduce legislation extending production tax credit for zero-emissions nuclear plants
U.S. Sens. Tom Carper (D-DE), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation last week that would make existing merchant nuclear power owners/operators eligible for the same tax credit proposed for wind operators. The Zero-Emission... Read More »
Entergy Arkansas requests proposals for up to 300 MW of solar, wind capacity
Seeking to bolster its electricity generating portfolio by 2026, Entergy Arkansas has issued a call for proposals for projects of up to 300 MW of solar and wind capacity. This will add to an existing fleet of approximately 30,000 MW of electric generating capacity, including 7,000 MW of nuclear p... Read More »
PacifiCorp submits 19 shortlisted projects for renewables solicitation in Oregon
As part of its largest renewable energy solicitation ever -- nearly 3,250 MW in all -- PacifiCorp has added 19 projects to a shortlist of bids that it delivered to state regulators earlier this month. PacifiCorp, already the largest regulated utility owner of wind power in the Western U.S., wou... Read More »
Xcel Energy proposes alternate energy plan to reduce carbon emissions in Upper Midwest
Xcel Energy released an alternate energy plan for the Upper Midwest last week that would slash carbon emissions by more than 85 percent by 2030 compared to 2005 levels, guided by major additions of wind, solar, energy storage, and natural gas options. Another version of the Upper Midwest Energy P... Read More »
