Minnesota Public Power Utility Focuses On Bolstering Reliability
Minnesota public power utility Blue Earth Light & Water is pursuing a number of projects that will bolster its reliability.
California Regulators Approve Plans For Reliability, Emissions Reductions
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) recently approved plans that it said will ensure long-term sufficient electricity resource investments, including transmission, and the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
NERC Report Sees Potential Reliability Issues Tied To Weather, Renewables
Reserve margins could fall below recommended levels sooner than previously expected, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC) reported in its 2021 Long-Term Reliability Assessment (LTRA).
Texas Utility Regulators Adopt Rule For Coordination Between Gas And Electric Industries
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) recently adopted a rule related to critical natural gas facilities that supply fuel to electric generators.
NERC Winter Report Says Extreme Cold Weather Could Cause Reliability Shortfalls
Certain regions of the country, particularly those vulnerable to extreme weather, natural gas supply disruptions and low hydro conditions, are at risk for electricity supply disruptions this winter, according to the North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC).
APPA Applauds FERC, NERC Efforts To Analyze Winter Cold Weather Event
The American Public Power Association (APPA) recently applauded the joint efforts of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and NERC’s Regional Entities to analyze the February 2021 cold weather event in Texas and the South-Central U.S.
LIPA And PSEG Long Island Reach Agreement On New Reformed Contract
The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) on Nov. 9 announced a revised management services contract and settlement with PSEG Long Island that LIPA said includes reforms designed to drive performance and accountability, while providing an unprecedented level of oversight of PSEG Long Island’s operations.
Groups Support NERC Proposed Revisions Submitted To FERC
The American Public Power Association (APPA), the Large Public Power Council (LPPC) and the Transmission Access Policy Study Group (TAPS) said in joint comments submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that several of the changes resulting from proposed rules of procedure (ROP) revisions would appropriately implement the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) risk-based Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP).
AMP Transmission Breaks Ground For Construction Of New Substation
AMP Transmission (AMPT) recently broke ground for the construction of its new Bellard Substation.
Utilities Can Be Recognized For Proper Tree Care Standards
The Arbor Day Foundation has opened applications for utilities to be recognized for their commitment to safe and reliable electric service by demonstrating best practices in public and private utility arboriculture.