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LG&E and KU issues request for renewable projects over 75 MW
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LG&E and KU), a subsidiary of PPL Corporation, announced the company is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for new projects from solar, wind and hydroelectric providers to begin in 2026. Proposals being considered must provide at least 75 MW of capacity and can include bids for purchasing power, purchasing new
Hydro Review: Holter Dam’s Century of Excellence
Holter Dam was inducted into the Hydro Hall of Fame thanks to its long life of performing with high reliability. Successful construction of this dam, on the Missouri River in Montana, required a decade and two different owners. By Jo Dee Black Holter Dam and the associated 48-MW powerhouse — located on the Missouri River 43 miles northeast of Helena,
Talen Montana sues PPL Corp. for $733 million from hydroelectric asset sales
Talen Montana, the Talen Montana Retirement Plan and other plaintiffs have filed two lawsuits in the Montana state court seeking to recover $733 million from PPL Corporation, affiliates of PPL and current and former PPL directors.
NorthWestern announces upgrades to Montana’s 60-MW Ryan hydroelectric plant
U.S.-based utility NorthWestern Energy has announced it will spend $3.7 million to upgrade three turbines at the 60-MW Ryan hydroelectric plant in Montana.
NorthWestern submits final filing for 194-MW Kerr hydropower project
NorthWestern Energy has submitted its final compliance filing to the Montana Public Service Commission as required by a November 2014 order approving the acquisition of the 194-MW Kerr hydroelectric plant from PPL Montana.
N.C. judge rejects state bid to thwart FERC relicensing of 210-MW Yadkin hydro project
A North Carolina administrative law judge has overturned North Carolina’s denial of water quality certification intended to prevent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission relicensing of Alcoa Power Generating Inc.’s 210-MW Yadkin hydroelectric project.
Montana considers bill to include existing hydro in its RPS
The Governor of Montana currently is considering a bill that would revise the Montana Renewable Power Production and Rural Economic Development Act to, among ot…
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NorthWestern Energy closes deal to purchase PPL Montana hydroelectric facilities
NorthWestern Energy has closed on the previously announced $900 million purchase of 11 hydroelectric facilities with a total capacity of 633 MW, as well as one …
U.S. awards hydro project funding to four Indian tribes
The federal Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development has awarded $1.9 million to four Indian tribes for hydroelectric projects, including acquisition of…
Montana PSC issues final order approving PPL sale of 11 hydro plants to NorthWestern Energy
The Montana Public Service Commission issued its formal final order approving PPL Montana’s sale of 11 hydroelectric plants totaling 663 MW to NorthWestern Ener…
Montana PSC approves PPL sale of 11 hydropower plants to NorthWestern Energy
The Montana Public Service Commission has approved PPL Montana’s sale of 11 hydroelectric plants totaling 663 MW to NorthWestern Energy….
PPL Montana celebrates completion of 60-MW Rainbow hydropower plant
Utility company PPL Montana officially dedicated its 60-MW Rainbow Dam hydropower plant with a ceremony that attracted state and local officials earlier this we…
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LG&E and KU issues request for renewable projects over 75 MW
Hydro Review: Holter Dam’s Century of Excellence
Talen Montana sues PPL Corp. for $733 million from hydroelectric asset sales
NorthWestern announces upgrades to Montana’s 60-MW Ryan hydroelectric plant
