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The American Public Power Association, the Edison Electric Institute, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association recently sent a letter to House and Senate leaders urging the passage of the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) (S. 1462/H.R. 471). “Electric utilities across America are investing
The U.S. Department of Energy on Oct. 16 announced its intent to deploy Defense Production Act funding to accelerate the expansion of transmission capacity in Virginia and West Virginia. Virginia Energy's Grid Enhancing Technologies for Virginia & West Virginia Large Load Growth project will receive
James Frasher has been named the new Chief Growth and Innovation Officer at California public power utility SMUD. "With a strong background in innovation, technology commercialization, and strategic partnerships, combined with deep private-sector startup and entrepreneurial experience, James has
California public power utility Alameda Municipal Power recently announced its new Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap designed to guide the utility’s operations, investments, and community engagement through Fiscal Year 2027 and beyond. "This plan reflects AMP’s commitment to powering Alameda
The 2026 American Municipal Power Annual Conference took place in Columbus, Oct. 12-14, and provided attendees with a full schedule of educational sessions featuring industry experts. The conference began with welcome remarks by AMP President/CEO Jolene Thompson, who shared highlights of AMP
Noteworthy AI, a provider of artificial intelligence-enabled distribution grid intelligence solutions, on Oct. 15 announced that each of the 32 member utilities of the Florida Municipal Power Agency will have access to Noteworthy AI’s Inspect platform. The program follows FMPA’s competitive request
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation's foundational Computational Loads Reliability Standards and their associated implementation plans have passed final ballot, marking a significant milestone in an accelerated effort to address emerging reliability risks associated with the rapid
Jessica Laird has joined Grant PUD as Vice President of Customer Experience, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the power industry leading customer service, utility operations, and organizational transformation initiatives. Throughout her career, she has built high-performing teams