DOE selects five higher ed institutions as industrial assessment centers, expands program to community colleges, trade schools and union training

Published on April 11, 2023 by Chris Galford

Allocating a total of $72 million into the Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) program last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced five new higher education institutions for the program and a funding opportunity to expand it to community colleges, trade schools, and union trading progra... Read More »

Seven Northeast states submit joint proposal for Hydrogen Hub

Published on April 11, 2023 by Dave Kovaleski

A group of seven states in the Northeast have submitted a joint proposal to the U.S. Department of Energy for a Northeast Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub. New York, New Jersey, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, and Massachusetts are seeking a $1.25 billion share of the $8 billion in federal... Read More »

Vogtle nuclear expansion projects reach key milestones

Published on April 11, 2023 by Dave Kovaleski

The new nuclear units under construction at Georgia Power’s Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Ga., reached some important milestones recently. At Vogtle Unit 3, the generator has generated electricity for the first time, and the unit has successfully synchronized and conne... Read More »

Appalachian Power requests approval for multiple renewable energy projects

Published on April 11, 2023 by Liz Carey

West Virginia-based Appalachian Power recently requested approval for multiple renewable energy projects with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. According to the company, the filing includes a 143 MW wind facility in Ohio and seven solar facilities. The wind facility would be acquir... Read More »

State regulatory decisions present unintended consequences for power customers

Published on April 10, 2023 by Kim Riley

As unprecedented severe weather events force investor-owned utilities (IOUs) and state regulators to work more collaboratively on cost recovery, utility experts say some final regulatory decisions still have electricity customers picking up the tab for damages as investors cringe over possible credi... Read More »

Idaho Power issues third RFP for new capacity and energy resources in two years

Published on April 10, 2023 by Chris Galford

Idaho Power, which serves customers in both Idaho and Oregon, recently issued its third request for proposals (RFP) for new capacity and energy resources in two years, hoping to bring a variety of new tools to bear against growing demand by 2027. The RFP seeks both resources that provide approxi... Read More »

Entergy Louisiana building substation, upgrading infrastructure in the Carlyss area

Published on April 10, 2023 by Dave Kovaleski

Entergy Louisiana is in the process of upgrading infrastructure and facilities in the Carlyss, La. area. The company is building a new substation along Carlyss Drive in Carlyss, constructing four distribution powerlines, and upgrading other line segments to support residential growth in the area. I... Read More »

Walmart announces EV charging network expansion

Published on April 10, 2023 by Liz Carey

Walmart announced last week it will expand its fast-charging electric vehicle charging stations across the country. The superstore chain said it would be installing fast-charging stations at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations throughout the U.S. to make electric vehicle (EV) ownershi... Read More »

California PUC approves rules for Microgrid Incentive Program

Published on April 10, 2023 by Dave Kovaleski

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved rules for a new Microgrid Incentive Program for three utilities: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). The Microgrid Incentive Program is a $200 million ... Read More »

NiSource report marks implementation of Safety Management System, infrastructure updates

Published on April 10, 2023 by Chris Galford

NiSource Inc. released its 2022 annual safety report last week, emphasizing work across its area that rendered a new Safety Management System (SMS), upgrades to customer-focused software and replacements of more than 265 miles of pipe, among others. "We hold each other accountable to perform with... Read More »