Electric
Florida Power & Light files to phase in base rate hike beginning in 2022
In an effort to deal with the effects of climate change, update resilience and guarantee sustainable energy, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) filed a four-year request with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) this week to begin phasing in higher base rates. The upcharge would affect t... Read More »DOE begins development of Grid Storage Launchpad at Pacific Northwest National Lab
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has begun the process of building the Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL), a $75 million facility located at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, Wash. The goal of the Grid Storage Launchpad is to boost clean energy adaptation and accelerate the d... Read More »U.S. government must take more action to bolster grid resilience to climate change
Efforts by the United States government could leverage the expertise and resources of partners across agencies, governments, and industry sectors, bringing together disparate missions and resources that might collectively help build national resilience to natural hazards caused by climate change, ag... Read More »Penn Power launches initiative to modernize grid in Western Pennsylvania
Penn Power is modernizing its electric system in western Pennsylvania with new technologies and initiatives that seek to limit the number and duration of power outages. The work includes installing automated equipment and technology in distribution substations and along power lines in parts of L... Read More »Hawaiian Electric adds seven EV charging stations to Oahu, Maui
A total of seven publicly accessible, fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) stations have been added to Oahu and Maui as part of Hawaiian Electric's effort to meet 100 percent renewables-powered transportation goals by 2045. The new chargers are DC fast charger stations, capable of extending typica... Read More »Steven Strah