Electric
Michigan PSC reaches agreement with DTE for new program, improvements to storm response
DTE Electric will create a new, voluntary green pricing pilot for commercial and industrial customers, improve its emergency storm response and fund training and education surrounding downed wire safety, under an agreement approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) last week. The a... Read More »El Paso Electric to generate 370 MW of capacity
El Paso Electric will generate 50 additional megawatts (MW) of capacity by 2022 and 320 MW by 2023 for a total of 370 MW. The energy mix will include solar, battery storage, and natural gas. Specifically, following the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP), the company purchased 200 megawat... Read More »Duke Energy, Avista invest in open source software for utility smart grid platforms
Duke Energy has teamed up with Avista Development, a subsidiary of Avista Corp. based in Spokane, Wash., to develop open source software for grid edge technology solutions through an investment in Open Energy Solutions Inc. (OES). “The software will use interoperability concepts and distribute... Read More »Rick Perry