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$1.5B Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study

October 4, 2024
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The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded capacity contracts of up to $ 1.5 billion to four major transmission lines under its Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP) to aid the transfer of 7.1 […]

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The National Transmission Planning Study highlights the significant benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology in transmission expansion. It finds that HVDC offers greater control, modular designs, and efficiency in transmitting electricity over long distances. HVDC technology plays a crucial role in large-scale interregional transmission, particularly in the central U.S., and is key to achieving substantial cost savings and system reliability. The study emphasizes that HVDC's advanced multiterminal converters and transmission capabilities provide the most substantial benefits to consumers by enhancing grid resilience and supporting renewable energy integration. Image courtesy: Hitachi Energy

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Associate Generation Operator – Portland, Oregon #112701 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

October 3, 2024
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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
 

General Purpose

Continuously maintain Real Power Balance, ensuring compliance with all applicable reliability requirements of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Evaluate the Resource Operations Plan and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) optimized market solution and execute the plans within the constraints of real-time system conditions. Validate accuracy of load and variable energy resource (VER) forecasts, and dispatch system generation efficiently, to balance the electric system and deliver the lowest net power cost solution to customers. 

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

  • Maintain compliance with NERC/FERC/WECC and Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) requirements.
  • Maintain accurate unit capabilities in the Energy Supply Management System (EMS) and CAISO Market Model.
  • Reliably and economically balance current system load and resource requirements.
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Lignite Coal Power CCS Project in North Dakota Gets First Tranche of $350M Federal Funding

October 2, 2024
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Project Tundra, a demonstration project that seeks to capture an average of 4 million tons of carbon dioxide from flue gas from two lignite-fired units at the 705-MW Milton R. […]

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The Milton R. Young Station, a two-unit lignite coal power plant near Center, N.D., is a critical energy source for Minnkota Power Cooperative, equipped with advanced emission controls and soon to be enhanced by Project Tundra's CO₂ capture and storage initiative. Courtesy: Minnkota Power Cooperative

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California Renewable & Storage Milestones

October 1, 2024
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My home state has set some aggressive long-range goals for clean energy, specifically we must have 60% renewable and zero-carbon electricity by 2030, ramping up to 100% by 2045. By the way, California has clear definitions of renewables and these include solar, wind, geothermal and small hydro. “Zero-carbon” (or “carbon-free") sources include nuclear and large hydro…
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DOE Finalizes $1.52B Palisades Loan for First-Ever U.S. Nuclear Plant Recommissioning

September 30, 2024
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Marking the first-ever revival of a nuclear power plant in the U.S., the Department of Energy (DOE) on Sept. 30 finalized a $ 1.52 billion loan guarantee to Holtec International to […]

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Load Forecast Specialist – Portland, OR – #112565 (Portland, OR, OR, US, 97232)

September 29, 2024
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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Provide leadership to the load forecasting group, and present recommendations to management and client organizations regarding sales and revenue forecasts in a transparent manner. Critically review the model inputs and output for load forecast and load research projects. Verify the accuracy of the load forecast, identifying any issues which have the potential to impact the forecast. Develop and implement new strategies, programs, and/or processes in response to changing internal and external business scenarios.

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

  • Develop techniques to streamline the production of exhaustive variance analysis by month and year for each state, customer class and rate schedule. 
  • Develop long-term load and customer forecasts using statistical and end-use modeling techniques.
  • Critically analyze and interpret load research data to be able to explain weather effects on customer usage and the overall forecasted impact.
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