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Xcel Energy Proposes New Large-Load Tariff in Texas to Address Data Center Demand

Xcel Energy Proposes New Large-Load Tariff in Texas to Address Data Center Demand

Xcel Energy Proposes New Large-Load Tariff in Texas to Address Data Center Demand

Southwest Power Pool Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Advance Strategy

Southwest Power Pool Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Advance Strategy

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has announced two significant leadership appointments aimed at advancing the organization's strategy and ensuring it can meet the growing energy needs of its members. David Kelley, previously senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial and strategy officer. Kimberly Lindsey O’Guinn, formerly senior director of state regulatory policy, will now serve as vice president of regulatory and stakeholder affairs. These promotions are intended to strengthen SPP's leadership as the energy industry undergoes rapid evolution. Lanny Nickell, SPP President and CEO, emphasized that the expertise and dedication of Kelley and O'Guinn will be crucial in delivering reliable and innovative solutions for members and stakeholders. Kelley will oversee both financial and corporate strategy, bringing nearly 25 years of utility industry experience to his expanded role. O’Guinn will focus on enhancing stakeholder engagement...

Xcel Energy Seeks Distribution Modeling Engineer to Advance Clean Energy Transition Across Eight States

Xcel Energy Seeks Distribution Modeling Engineer to Advance Clean Energy Transition Across Eight States

Xcel Energy Seeks Distribution Modeling Engineer to Advance Clean Energy Transition Across Eight States

BGE Customers to Comment on Proposed $8 Monthly Rate Hike in Maryland

BGE Customers to Comment on Proposed $8 Monthly Rate Hike in Maryland

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) customers in Maryland will have multiple opportunities to provide feedback on a proposed electric rate increase. BGE is seeking approval from Maryland regulators for a $156.1 million increase in electric base rates. If fully approved, this request is estimated to raise the average residential customer's total electric bill by approximately 4%, or about $8 per month, for those using 851 kilowatt-hours monthly. The Maryland Public Service Commission has temporarily suspended BGE's proposed tariff revisions for an initial 180 days, starting August 1, to thoroughly review the request. BGE stated that the filing aims to support the maintenance of its electric system while attempting to limit the financial impact on customers. The proposal also includes a 'FlexPay' program, which would allow eligible customers to pre-pay for their anticipated energy usage.

OUC Implements PeakSHIFT Strategy to Manage Rising Energy Costs and Empower Customers

OUC Implements PeakSHIFT Strategy to Manage Rising Energy Costs and Empower Customers

OUC Implements PeakSHIFT Strategy to Manage Rising Energy Costs and Empower Customers

Mott MacDonald Webinar Explores Small Modular Reactors as Solution for Data Center Energy Demands

Mott MacDonald Webinar Explores Small Modular Reactors as Solution for Data Center Energy Demands

Mott MacDonald Webinar Explores Small Modular Reactors as Solution for Data Center Energy Demands

Representative Ronny Jackson Secures $9.75 Million Federal Funding for West Texas A University

Representative Ronny Jackson Secures $9.75 Million Federal Funding for West Texas A University

U.S. House Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX13) has announced $9.75 million in federal funding for West Texas A&M University. This significant grant, sourced from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Research Facilities Act Program, is earmarked for the university's developing Research Feedlot Complex. The total project, valued at $19.5 million, includes matching funds of $4.875 million from the Texas A&M University System and an additional $4.875 million from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, WT donors, and other sources. The complex will feature a beef cattle handling facility, a veterinary hospital, a feed and production center, 90 research pens, 45 commercial-scale pens, and a metabolism and physiology center. Interim University President Neil Terry highlighted this as the largest federal grant in the university's history. Additionally, Representative Jackson also secured $2.1 million in fiscal year 2024 and $1 million in fiscal year 2026 for the Paul F. ...

Home Energy Savings Program Offers Free Appliance Replacements for Income-Qualified Households

Home Energy Savings Program Offers Free Appliance Replacements for Income-Qualified Households

The Home Energy Savings Program (HESP), a collaborative effort between Xcel Energy and the Sustainable Resources Center (SRC), is providing free energy-saving appliance replacements to income-qualified Xcel Energy customers. This initiative aims to help households reduce their energy consumption and associated costs. The program offers replacements for outdated refrigerators, freezers, and wall/window air conditioner units. Additionally, participants receive a free dehumidifier, free LED light bulbs, and a free smart power strip. A key component of the program is the free recycling of all replaced appliances, ensuring environmentally responsible disposal. Eligibility for HESP is determined by household income, which cannot exceed 80% of the area median family income, as per HUD income guidelines. This program directly addresses the financial burden of inefficient appliances on lower-income families while promoting energy efficiency.

Tulsa County Commissioner Advocates for Independent Technical Review of Data Center Proposals

Tulsa County Commissioner Advocates for Independent Technical Review of Data Center Proposals

Tulsa County Commissioner Stan Sallee is advocating for communities to have access to an independent technical resource to evaluate data center development proposals. This idea was shared during a recent interim study on data center developments in Oklahoma, led by Rep. Mark Chapman (R-Broken Arrow). Sallee and Chapman both emphasized the importance of communities understanding a project's design and location before making approval decisions. Sallee highlighted that local leaders face significant decisions regarding power capacity, water supply, water treatment, noise, and the proximity of industrial facilities to homes. He noted that information often comes from utilities and companies with financial interests in the projects, suggesting that an additional, unbiased resource would help local boards better evaluate this information. The goal is not increased government regulation but rather a tool for officials to vet information effectively.

AI Gold Rush: Infrastructure Investors Poised for Profit as AI Demands Soar

AI Gold Rush: Infrastructure Investors Poised for Profit as AI Demands Soar

AI Gold Rush: Infrastructure Investors Poised for Profit as AI Demands Soar

Fisk Electric Secures $24 Million Contract for Houston Modular Data Center

Fisk Electric Secures $24 Million Contract for Houston Modular Data Center

Fisk Electric Secures $24 Million Contract for Houston Modular Data Center

Park West Residents and Community Groups File Lawsuit Over Mount Pleasant Highway 41 Extension

Park West Residents and Community Groups File Lawsuit Over Mount Pleasant Highway 41 Extension

A lawsuit has been filed by Park West residents and community advocacy groups in Charleston County, challenging the proposed Highway 41 extension in Mount Pleasant. The plaintiffs argue that Charleston County failed to conduct adequate environmental reviews and bypassed public participation requirements during the approval process. They contend that the project will burden existing residents while primarily benefiting developers and buyers in newer, wealthier subdivisions to the north and east of the current corridor. The lawsuit names Charleston County and relevant planning and transportation authorities as defendants, seeking a court-ordered halt to the extension and a full environmental and procedural review before any construction proceeds. County officials have framed the Highway 41 extension as a traffic relief measure to address rapid population growth in northern Mount Pleasant, aiming to reduce congestion on roads like Long Point Road and Highway 17 by extending the existing corridor into undevelo...