The Peak Load Management Alliance recently recognized Rocky Mountain Power’s Cool Keeper program with its Technology Pioneer award for outstanding load management through an innovative approach.
“This is a big honor for the program and we appreciate the 92,000 Utahns that participate in Cool ... Read More »
Plant equipment for the Vogtle Unit 3 power plant in Georgia is now energized, or permanently powered, to perform all subsequent testing for the unit, Georgia Power announced this week.
This represents a significant milestone in the Vogtle expansion as the project moves from construction toward ... Read More »
Cyber threats and natural disasters are testing the resilience of America’s electricity systems and forcing stakeholders to prioritize how best to successfully make investments that mitigate the resulting challenges and opportunities.
“There is no one-size-fits-all approach. This is not about... Read More »
North Dakota Sens. John Hoeven (R) and Kevin Cramer (R) introduced a bill to extend the refined coal tax credit, which incentivizes power plants to pre-treat or refine coal to improve efficiency and decrease emissions.
“The use of refined coal is a strong example of using technology to improve ... Read More »
Xcel Energy recently completed a multi-year project to upgrade the power grid in Roswell, N.M.
“The improvements we’ve made over the last several years are boosting the reliability of the city’s electrical system and bringing a more abundant supply of power into areas where it’s needed th... Read More »
Con Edison is giving customers that use solar energy or electric cars a device that lets them avoid the cost of upgrading the home’s circuit breaker panel.
The device is called ConnectDER and is free of charge to customers who power their homes with solar energy and connect electric vehicle ch... Read More »
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved last week a new electric vehicle pilot program and granted DTE Electric Co. a $273.3 million rate increase.
The new EV program will last three years and operate under investments of $13 million. Known as Charging Forward, it will cover EV an... Read More »
PJM Interconnection, an electricity transmission company, is primed to meet the high demand that is expected this summer in its service region.
Officials at PJM, based in Valley Forge, Pa., expect electricity use to peak at around 151,000 MW this summer as above-average temperatures are expected... Read More »
Pacific Power will deliver smart meters to residential and business customers in Eastern Oregon next month, replacing aging electric meters throughout the spring and summer.
“We’re installing smart meters here in Eastern Oregon as part of an upgrade for the homes and businesses we serve,” L... Read More »
American Transmission Company (ATC) recently published its annual report, which highlights the company’s key achievements in 2018.
“The 2018 report highlights our accomplishments in power delivery, environmental stewardship, community involvement, and financial performance,” the company sai... Read More »