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Bonds and Financing
At its July meeting, Dawson Public Power District’s board passed a resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds not to exceed $9.15 million, with a maximum 20-year term, to pay for capital work plan projects.
Generation
Just in time for summer, the Tennessee Valley Authority on July 9 said that it has added 500 additional megawatts of electricity to the power grid.
Bills and Rates
Pennsylvania-based Chambersburg Natural Gas Utility recently announced record-breaking sales figures for June 2025, combined with exceptionally low rates, resulting in substantial savings and enhanced value for the Chambersburg, Pa., community, which is a public power community.
Energy Efficiency
In a recent CEO’s Report, Russell Olson, CEO of Heartland Energy, details a new approach adopted by the South Dakota-based joint action agency to raise awareness about Heartland Energy’s electrification rebates.
Energy Storage
Ameren Missouri recently filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission that involves the construction of an 800-megawatt simple-cycle natural gas energy center complemented by Ameren Missouri's first large-scale battery storage facility at one location in Jefferson County, Missouri.
Electricity Markets
The PJM Interconnection on July 9 opened the bidding window for its auction to procure capacity for the June 2026 to May 2027 Delivery Year.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
The American Public Power Association recently submitted comments to the Republican and Democratic staff of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in response to the bipartisan discussion draft of the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025.
Generation
A new report surveys and summarizes strategies states are employing to cope with significant new load growth.