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Washington State's Grant PUD is making steady progress on its 2026 hiring goals, but utility leaders say the bigger challenge is preparing for the specialized workforce the organization will need in the years ahead. During an update to commissioners on Oct. 13, Vice President of Human Resources Tod
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have opened applications for Phase 2 of the Wildfire Insights and Support for Electric (WISE) Utilities program. The program addresses foundational challenges and barriers that utilities face in
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
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U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Electricity Katie Jereza on Oct. 14 joined Indiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources Suzanne Jaworowski and state energy representatives at the Indiana Municipal Power Agency's Carmel, Indiana, headquarters. The event brought together federal