MidSouth Electric Cooperative Demos Fault Sensor Designed to Help Prevent Outages and Wildfires
Posted on Jan 31, 2022 in Technology | Comments Off on MidSouth Electric Cooperative Demos Fault Sensor Designed to Help Prevent Outages and Wildfires
MidSouth Electric Cooperative has been testing experimental distribution fault anticipation sensors that notify operation crews before a fault in a substation occurs. The sensors, developed by Texas A&M University, provide operators the option of shutting down or rerouting the power to prevent damage to a circuit, minimize customer outages, and prevent sparks from a failing...
Rural Energy Pilot Program Provides Assistance for Renewable Energy Projects
Posted on Jan 31, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Rural Energy Pilot Program Provides Assistance for Renewable Energy Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched the Rural Energy Pilot Program designed to support efforts in rural communities to further develop renewable energy. Eligible entities may apply for grants up to $2 million and must submit a letter of intent before April 19, 2022.
NRECA International Eyes Electrifying New Communities
Posted on Jan 28, 2022 in Community Development | Comments Off on NRECA International Eyes Electrifying New Communities
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) International hopes to continue electrification efforts in Zambia and Guatemala in 2022. The efforts have been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Louisiana PSC Approves Plan for Inter-State Cooperative Power Purchases
Posted on Jan 28, 2022 in PSC | Comments Off on Louisiana PSC Approves Plan for Inter-State Cooperative Power Purchases
The Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) accepted a $1.5 billion plan for electric cooperatives to purchase power from utility companies in other states. Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative and South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association joined with Beauregard Electric Cooperative, Claiborne Electric Cooperative and Northeast Louisiana Power Cooperative are to form...
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Reaches Agreement on Plan to Reduce Emissions
Posted on Jan 25, 2022 in Climate Change | Comments Off on Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Reaches Agreement on Plan to Reduce Emissions
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association (Tri-State) reached a settlement with its members and other parties on the first phase of its 20-year plan to reduce its carbon emissions. The landmark agreement sets goals for reducing Tri-State’s emissions by 80% in 2030.
Minnkota Power Cooperative’s Carbon Capture Plan Approved by North Dakota Regulators
Posted on Jan 24, 2022 in Technology | Comments Off on Minnkota Power Cooperative’s Carbon Capture Plan Approved by North Dakota Regulators
North Dakota’s Industrial Commission has approved Minnkota Power Cooperative’s underground storage plan designed to capture emissions from the cooperative’s Milton R. Young Station coal-fired power plant. The project is designed to inject carbon dioxide from the plant into underground rocks. If Minnkota decides to move forward with the project, construction could finish by...
Delaware Coop Announces Plan to Purchase Power From 7 New Solar Farms
Posted on Jan 19, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Delaware Coop Announces Plan to Purchase Power From 7 New Solar Farms
Delaware Electric Cooperative announced seven new utility-scale solar projects during the next three years. The coop will purchase power produced at facilities expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
GRE Agrees to Deal With Apex for 400-MW Wind Project
Posted on Jan 19, 2022 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on GRE Agrees to Deal With Apex for 400-MW Wind Project
Great River Energy (GRE) has reached an agreement in principle with Apex Clean Energy to procure clean power from a 400-MW wind project under development in North Dakota.
Florida Coop Constructing Three Utility Solar Projects
Posted on Jan 17, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Florida Coop Constructing Three Utility Solar Projects
Talquin Electric Cooperative is working with Origis Energy to provide clean energy at competitive rates under PPAs between Seminole Electric Cooperative, Talquin Electric Cooperative, and Origis Energy. The Projects include Hinson Solar, a 4 MWAC project, in Gadsden County, Hilliardville Solar, a 2 MWAC project, in Wakulla County, and Bristol Solar, with a capacity rating of 0.63 MWAC,...
Indiana Coop’s Focus on Energy Efficiency Pays Off
Posted on Jan 17, 2022 in Energy Efficiency | Comments Off on Indiana Coop’s Focus on Energy Efficiency Pays Off
Wabash Valley Power has seen over 300 million kilowatt-hours in energy savings and $66 million in avoided costs since 2008, when it began investing more in working with its distribution coop members to strengthen energy efficiency programs and strengthen relationships with consumer-members.
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