MidSouth Electric Cooperative Demos Fault Sensor Designed to Help Prevent Outages and Wildfires
Posted on Jan 31, 2022
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 conductor from causing wildfires.
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Rural Energy Pilot Program Provides Assistance for Renewable Energy Projects
Posted on Jan 31, 2022
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.
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NRECA International Eyes Electrifying New Communities
Posted on Jan 28, 2022
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.
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Louisiana PSC Approves Plan for Inter-State Cooperative Power Purchases
Posted on Jan 28, 2022
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 the 1803 Electric Cooperative Inc., which will handle the contract for new power.
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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Reaches Agreement on Plan to Reduce Emissions
Posted on Jan 25, 2022
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.
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Minnkota Power Cooperative’s Carbon Capture Plan Approved by North Dakota Regulators
Posted on Jan 24, 2022
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 2026.
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Delaware Coop Announces Plan to Purchase Power From 7 New Solar Farms
Posted on Jan 19, 2022
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.
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GRE Agrees to Deal With Apex for 400-MW Wind Project
Posted on Jan 19, 2022
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.
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Florida Coop Constructing Three Utility Solar Projects
Posted on Jan 17, 2022
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, in Liberty County. Construction is slated for completion in the first quarter of 2022.
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Indiana Coop’s Focus on Energy Efficiency Pays Off
Posted on Jan 17, 2022
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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Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative Settles With Kentucky Utilities Over Right to Serve Ford Plant
Posted on Jan 12, 2022
Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative (Nolan) settled its dispute with Kentucky Utilities over the right to serve a $5.8 billion plant owned by Ford Motor Company and SK Innovations. The plant represents the largest private investment into the state and could become one of Kentucky’s largest electric loads. The settlement permits Kentucky Utilities to serve the plant in exchange for Nolin’s receipt of 800 acres of nearby land and an undisclosed amount of money.
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Electric Cooperatives Take Top Spots in J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Poll
Posted on Jan 11, 2022
Electric cooperatives dominated the 2021 J.D. Power rankings, with 14 in the top 20 of the annual survey of residential electric customers.
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Virginia Electric Coops Win $162 Million for Universal Broadband Efforts
Posted on Jan 11, 2022
Four electric cooperatives in Virginia will provide high-speed internet access across 20 counties and connect more than 50,000 residents and businesses after winning $162 million in recently announced state and federal grants.
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NRECA Works to Achieve Legislative Gains for Cooperatives
Posted on Jan 11, 2022
Electric cooperatives throughout the nation are poised to reap the benefits in 2022 of legislation passed by Congress last year that includes coop priorities pushed by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and its members. The biggest success was passage of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act, which will give a major boost to coops by providing billions for broadband deployment, electric vehicle charging networks, electric transmission, energy storage, carbon capture and other clean energy technologies.
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