Tacoma Power

Importance of Equity: 40% of FLO's U.S. Chargers located in Justice40 Communities

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
EVS, Parity, EV, Public works, Level 2, City, ICE, Tacoma Power, FLO, Consolidated Edison, Climate change, Legislation, Equitable, Transport

"Unfortunately, many low-income and historically underserved communities, as highlighted by the Justice40 initiative, lack essential EV charging infrastructure, which must come first.

Key Points: 
  • "Unfortunately, many low-income and historically underserved communities, as highlighted by the Justice40 initiative, lack essential EV charging infrastructure, which must come first.
  • At FLO, equity is a core principle driving our approach, ensuring EV drivers have access to reliable charging regardless of where they live.
  • Launched by President Biden, the Justice40 Initiative, directs 40% of the benefits of specified government programs to disadvantaged communities.
  • Residents from lower-income backgrounds, including Black, African American, Hispanic, or Latino communities, often find home charging out of reach," said Tremblay.

5G Open Innovation Lab, Washington Maritime Blue, and the City of Tacoma Launch Trailblazing Private 5G Network at Tacoma Tideflats

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Data Management, Technology, State, Local, Maritime, Transport, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Public Policy, Government, Mobile, Wireless, 5G, Trident, Blue economy, Private network, Community, Economic development, Trident Seafoods, Comcast, Business Finland, Life, Multimedia, Commerce, Broadcom Inc., Safety, Ship, Ecosystem, OI, Washington State, Environment, Dell Technologies, VMware, Mudflat, Ericsson, General partnership, SAFE Boats International, Internet of things, Tacoma Power, Intel, Cryptocurrency

5G Open Innovation Lab (5G OI Lab), EDGE Cluster , Washington Maritime Blue and the City of Tacoma along with a coalition of partners today unveiled a 5G Private Network at Tacoma Tideflats supporting five enterprise clients.

Key Points: 
  • 5G Open Innovation Lab (5G OI Lab), EDGE Cluster , Washington Maritime Blue and the City of Tacoma along with a coalition of partners today unveiled a 5G Private Network at Tacoma Tideflats supporting five enterprise clients.
  • The clients supported by this network include: TOTE Maritime Alaska , Silverback Marine , Trident Seafoods , SAFE Boats International , and Motive Power Marine .
  • The Tacoma Tideflats 5G Network Feasibility Stud y, developed by the 5G OI Lab, Washington Maritime Blue, Avanade , City of Tacoma, Washington Department of Commerce , Business Finland , Impact Washington , and Tacoma Power , was published in January 2022.
  • “Congratulations to 5G Open Innovation Lab, Maritime Blue, the City of Tacoma, and all of the partners involved on the successful implementation of the 5G private network in the Tideflats.”
    “It is amazing to see our vision for a connected port ecosystem at Tacoma Tideflats come to life.

Rainier Connect Announces Transaction with Palisade Infrastructure

LLP, State, City, Alaska Communications, United States Telecom Association, Internet, Houlihan Lokey, Partnership, Stream TV, Windstream Holdings, Family, History, Growth, Tacoma Power, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Federal, Renewable energy, Bank, Palisade, Pacific Northwest, Transaction

TACOMA, Wash., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rainier Connect and Palisade Infrastructure ("Palisade") have entered into an agreement whereby Palisade, on behalf of its managed funds, will acquire 100% of the equity interests in Mashell, Inc., the parent company of Rainier Connect (the "Transaction"). Palisade will take on both the ownership and operations of Rainier Connect, including Rainier Connect's rights and obligations under the Click! Business Transaction Agreement with Tacoma Power.

Key Points: 
  • TACOMA, Wash., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rainier Connect and Palisade Infrastructure ("Palisade") have entered into an agreement whereby Palisade, on behalf of its managed funds, will acquire 100% of the equity interests in Mashell, Inc., the parent company of Rainier Connect (the "Transaction").
  • Palisade will take on both the ownership and operations of Rainier Connect, including Rainier Connect's rights and obligations under the Click!
  • Brian Haynes, President & CEO of Rainier Connect said, "Rainier Connect has a proud history of serving communities for over 100 years.
  • Mike Reynolds, Managing Director, Americas, Palisade Infrastructure said, "Palisade is pleased to partner with Rainier Connect in this Transaction.

Large U.S. Federal Power Marketing Entity Successfully Joins the Western Energy Imbalance Market

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Software, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Nuclear, Coal, White House, Federal Government, Energy, Technology, Marketing, Communications, Public Policy, Government, AVA, AUS, PCI, Federal Columbia River Power System, Solution, WEIM, Puget Sound Energy, California Independent System Operator, Public service, Arizona Public Service, EIM, CAISO, Salt River Project, SRP, TPU, APS, PNM, Tacoma Power, PSE, Renewable energy

A large federal power marketing entity (Client) successfully joined the Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) operated by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), with a go-live date of May 3, by leveraging PCIs state-of-the-art cloud technology platform .

Key Points: 
  • A large federal power marketing entity (Client) successfully joined the Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) operated by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), with a go-live date of May 3, by leveraging PCIs state-of-the-art cloud technology platform .
  • This go-live marks the beginning of our long-term relationship with our Client in a new business context of being part of a wholesale imbalance market, Martin said.
  • Participating in the Western EIM will help our Client optimize hydropower capacity and load service, providing operational and economic benefits for surplus power and savings on short-term purchases.
  • PCI is the leading provider of energy trading software, superior customer support, and value-added services for energy companies worldwide.

OCOchem and Global Partners Awarded Washington State Clean Energy Fund Research Development & Demonstration Grant to Create Green Energy Power Generator for Refrigerated Cargo Containers at the Port of Tacoma

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of Commerce, D, Energy, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, City, CO2, Research, PNNL, University Place, Pressure, Tacoma Power, Carbon, Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General, Gasoline, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, DNV, Pacific Northwest, ARPA, Technology, Port of Tacoma, Defense, George Johnston (engineer), Commerce, Development, Formate, Water, Temperature, Coal, Renewable energy

TACOMA, Wash., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded clean energy company OCOchem $1.5 million to develop green portable energy generators and fuels for refrigerated cargo containers at the Port of Tacoma.

Key Points: 
  • TACOMA, Wash., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded clean energy company OCOchem $1.5 million to develop green portable energy generators and fuels for refrigerated cargo containers at the Port of Tacoma.
  • The Washington Clean Energy Fund grant adds to the $2.5 million investment OCOchem and its partners have committed to invest on this ground-breaking project.
  • Since 2013, the Clean Energy Fund has invested in research, development, and demonstration of technologies that are helping Washington state lead the transition to a clean energy future.
  • "We believe Washington state and Tacoma are the best place to manufacture safe green electro-fuels for local and export use, creating high-wage manufacturing jobs."

Two more utilities join the Western Energy Imbalance Market

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
ISO, Avista, Microbial contamination of diesel fuel, Population, Tucson Electric Power, NYSE, Pacific Northwest, Tacoma Power, WEIM, Power, Natural gas, Tacoma Public Utilities, Electricity, Technology, Federal Way, Washington, Bonneville Power Administration, University Place, California Independent System Operator, GLOBE, Carbon, Renewable energy, Public utility

FOLSOM, Calif., March 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Utilities and Tacoma Power, two utilities serving a combined 600,000 electric customers in the Pacific Northwest, are the newest members of the Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM), with both beginning their participation today.

Key Points: 
  • FOLSOM, Calif., March 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Utilities and Tacoma Power, two utilities serving a combined 600,000 electric customers in the Pacific Northwest, are the newest members of the Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM), with both beginning their participation today.
  • I am pleased to welcome Avista and Tacoma Power to the Western Energy Imbalance Market, said ISO President and CEO Elliot Mainzer.
  • Joining the Western Energy Imbalance Market expands our ability to integrate more renewable energy while continuing to meet the energy needs of our customers, reliably and affordably, said Jason Thackston, Avistas senior vice president of energy resources.
  • The Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) is a real-time wholesale energy trading market that enables participants anywhere in the West to buy and sell energy when needed.

Washington Maritime Blue Declared Finalist for $1 Billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
Natural Resources, Automotive, Other Manufacturing, Other Energy, Engineering, Alternative Energy, Aerospace, Energy, Manufacturing, Science, University, Education, Other Science, Research, Small Business, Training, Other Retail, Maritime, Environment, Transport, Specialty, Other Technology, Software, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction & Property, Retail, Technology, Other Automotive, Building Systems, Professional Services, Other Natural Resources, Zero, Organization, Ports-to-Plains Alliance, Public sector, Economic development, Tacoma Power, EDA, Harvard Innovation Labs, Never Look Back (Blues Saraceno album), ICAP, Movement, Industry, Umatilla, Confederated Tribes, City, Commerce, CEO, Research, Transport, Blue, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Washington State Department of Transportation, Leadership, Kitsap Transit, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, Program, Build Back Better Plan, NGO, WEC Energy Group, EDGE, Hydrogen, Partnership, Washington State Department of Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Management, Renewable energy, Washington State

Washington Maritime Blue , in partnership with 14 regional coalition partners, announces it has been selected as a finalist for the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development Administrations (EDA) Build Back Better Regional Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • Washington Maritime Blue , in partnership with 14 regional coalition partners, announces it has been selected as a finalist for the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development Administrations (EDA) Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
  • For Phase 1 of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, the EDA is awarding $30 million in planning grants to its 60 finalists.
  • We are proud to be selected as a finalist of the EDAs Build Back Better Challenge, said Joshua Berger, Founder and CEO of Washington Maritime Blue.
  • For more information on the initiatives behind the regions Build Back Blue Challenge, visit The Washington Maritime Blue blog here .

Tacoma Power Goes Live with the PCI Enterprise ETRM Platform for its Power Scheduling, Electronic Tagging, and Trading Operations

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
Other Energy, Software, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Finance, Energy, Professional Services, Technology, University Place, Compliance, Brownsville Public Utilities Board, PCI, CAISO, Architecture, NERC, Automation, Solution, Tacoma Power, Map, Tacoma Public Utilities, Public utility, Tacoma Power, PCI, TACOMA POWER, PCI

The PCI ETRM Platform is an integrated solution set that provides benefits to various types of energy entities.

Key Points: 
  • The PCI ETRM Platform is an integrated solution set that provides benefits to various types of energy entities.
  • Tacoma Power provides electric service to the city of Tacoma, Fircrest, University Place, Fife, parts of Steilacoom, Lakewood, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and unincorporated Pierce County as far south as Roy.
  • PCI is the global provider of energy trading software, superior customer support, and value-added services for energy companies.
  • PCI optimizes more than half the power generated in North America, and more than 70% of Fortune 500 Utilities in the U.S. are PCI customers.

Tacoma Power Selects PCI for its Transition to the California ISO (CAISO) Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM)

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Technology, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Coal, Alternative energy, Software, Energy, Nuclear, WEIM, California Independent System Operator, Tacoma Power, Tacoma, Washington, States of the United States, Tacoma Power, Power Costs, Inc. (PCI)

Tacoma Power has selected PCI to deploy multiple enterprise cloud platform solutions as part of its organizational roadmap to join the Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) operated by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO).

Key Points: 
  • Tacoma Power has selected PCI to deploy multiple enterprise cloud platform solutions as part of its organizational roadmap to join the Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) operated by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO).
  • The selection was made as the result of a competitive process and Tacoma Power is scheduled for WEIM go-live in 2022.
  • PCI is proud to have Tacoma Power as one of its premier enterprise customers and values its trust in us, said Shailesh Mishra, PCI Vice President.
  • PCI is the leading provider of generation supply management software, superior customer support and value-added services for energy companies worldwide.

Tacoma Public Utilities Announces $1 Million Relief Fund

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Utilities, Energy, Tacoma Public Utilities, Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Rail, Tacoma Power, Puget Sound region

The new program will support Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) customers whose incomes are within 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines, as established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Key Points: 
  • The new program will support Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) customers whose incomes are within 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines, as established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • For many of our customers, the state of emergency as a result of COVID-19 presents a significant financial hardship, said Jackie Flowers, director of Tacoma Public Utilities.
  • For more about TPUs COVID-19 response, visit: www.MyTPU.org/COVID19
    Established in 1893, Tacoma Public Utilities is one of the oldest municipal utilities in the nation.
  • Nearly 1,400 employees work in three divisions: Tacoma Power, Tacoma Water, and Tacoma Rail.