Electric
New tariff to aid blockchain industry
Black Hills Energy is currently seeking a new electric tariff through the Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) in support of the growing blockchain industry. Officials said the Blockchain Interruptible Service tariff is designed to serve high use customers with electric requirements of 10,000... Read More »Duke Energy announces plan to install 530 electric vehicle charging stations in Florida
Duke Energy is installing up to 530 electric vehicle charging stations across Florida to promote the benefits of clean electric transportation. The charging stations will be available for public use in multi-unit dwellings, workplaces, and locations with broad public access. The sites are being p... Read More »Georgia Power applies $131M credit to customers’ October bills
Georgia Power announced this week that it would refund $330 million to customers over the next two years under provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The first $131 million is scheduled to be refunded this month. Customers using an average of 1,000 kilowatt hours will receive a refun... Read More »Ameren Illinois building two substations to bolster Madison County power grid
As part of updates to the area’s energy grid, Ameren Illinois is building two transmission substations in Madison County, with the focus on Troy and Collinsville. Larger in size and scope than average neighborhood distribution substations, these new structures lower received voltages for trans... Read More »Credit: Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy wins contract to operate electric system at Fort Jackson, S.C.
The U.S. Army awarded a subsidiary of Dominion Energy a contract to operate the electric utility system for Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. The contract was awarded to Dominion Privatization South Carolina, which will own, operate, and maintain Fort Jackson’s electric system for the 50-year cont... Read More »Bill to clarify FERC authority over utility mergers and consolidations signed into law
President Donald Trump on Sept. 28 signed into law a bill that amends the Federal Power Act to clarify the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) over mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Specifically, the legislation establishes a minimum monetary threshold of $10... Read More »DOE to award $28 mln to improve cybersecurity and protect energy infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Energy will award up to $28 million for the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of technologies to improve cybersecurity and the resilience of the country’s energy infrastructure. The funding – provided by the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Em... Read More »Con Edison proposes installing solar panels on New York City Housing Authority developments
Con Edison has proposed installing solar panels on 350 roofs for low and moderate income customers living in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments. The goal of Con Edison's Community Power project is to bring renewable energy within reach of those who ordinarily lack the means. It ... Read More »Credit: DTE Energy