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South Texas Electric Cooperative Issues Request for Proposals to Meet Long-Term Capacity and Energy Needs

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Proposals of up to 500 MW of firm, dispatchable capacity and associated energy requested. NURSERY, Texas, July 14, 2025 — South Texas Electric Cooperative Inc. (STEC) today issued a request for proposals (RFP) through which it seeks to obtain long-term generating capacity and associated energy. The RFP solicits bids for up to 500 megawatts (MW) […] The post South Texas Electric Cooperative Issues Request for Proposals to Meet Long-Term Capacity and Energy Needs appeared first on POWE

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Regulator Approves AEP Ohio’s Landmark Data Center Tariff

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The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved a landmark tariff structure requiring large new data center customers to pay for a minimum of 85% of their subscribed electricity usage—regardless of actual consumption—for up to 12 years. The measure marks a pivotal step in Ohio’s efforts to address surging demand from hyperscale data centers […] The post Regulator Approves AEP Ohio’s Landmark Data Center Tariff appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OT Under Siege: Why Grid Control Systems Need a New Kind of Cyber Defense

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At a remote substation in the Midwest, I watched recently as a team of cybersecurity specialists gathered not to fix a breach but to simulate one. The substation—a medium-impact test site built by one of the nation’s largest utilities—has become a proving ground for the future of grid security. Before the North American Electric Reliability […] The post OT Under Siege: Why Grid Control Systems Need a New Kind of Cyber Defense appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Private Equity Firm Moves to Secure Ohio Gas Power Plant as Demand for Firm Power Rallies

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Private equity firm ArcLight Capital Partners has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% of the economic interests in the 484-MW Middletown Energy Center, a combined cycle natural gas power plant in Butler County, Ohio. The firm said on July 10 that the acquisition—structured through a series of transactions with a consortium of sellers—adds a […] The post Private Equity Firm Moves to Secure Ohio Gas Power Plant as Demand for Firm Power Rallies appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Kansas Regulators Back Plan for Two New Gas-Fired Plants, Along With Solar Farm

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Kansas regulators have given Evergy the go-ahead to raise the utility's rates to help finance construction of two new natural gas-fired power plants, along with a utility-scale solar power project, in the state. The post Kansas Regulators Back Plan for Two New Gas-Fired Plants, Along With Solar Farm appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Securing the Power Grid: Cybersecurity Strategies for Smart Energy Systems

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As the backbone of modern energy systems, smart grids and digital substations promise efficiency and sustainability—but they also open the door to escalating cyberthreats. This article dives into a layered cybersecurity strategy that blends integrated vulnerability assessments, robust protocols, and defense-in-depth tactics. Packed with practical insights and a look at breakthrough technologies, it empowers utilities […] The post Securing the Power Grid: Cybersecurity Strategies for Smart

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Ameresco Partners With Alaska Utility on Juneau Hydropower Project

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Energy solutions provider Ameresco announced a partnership with Alaska’s Juneau Hydropower to develop, build, and operate a 19.8-MW hydropower station at Sweetheart Lake. The facility is located 33 miles south of downtown Juneau. The project also includes installation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) and more than 40 miles of high-voltage transmission infrastructure.

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