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Generation
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey recently unveiled legislation that would, among other things, allow Massachusetts to explore cutting edge nuclear technologies and expand the state’s authority to procure energy.
Workforce
Palo Alto, Calif., City Manager Ed Shikada announced on May 15 the selection of Alan Kurotori as Palo Alto’s Utilities Director.
Generation
The Lincoln Electric System Administrative Board recently approved a resolution to amend the 2025 LES Budget and implement a 4% systemwide rate adjustment to fund additional generation for the utility.
Bonds and Financing
Moody’s Ratings has assigned an Aa1 rating to New Braunfels Utilities’ proposed $134 million Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025, and reaffirmed the Aa1 rating on all existing senior lien revenue debt.
Community Engagement
Retool’25, a one-day conference scheduled for June 3 and organized by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, will focus on sustainability, energy efficiency and energy innovation for small and medium manufacturers and businesses.
Bonds and Financing
Fitch Ratings affirmed the A+ outlook on $1.74 billion in utility system revenue bonds for Gainesville Regional Utilities on May 9, citing a strong financial profile due largely to a “significant” reduction in the utility’s general fund transfer payments to the city and affordable rates.
Community Engagement
The Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors interviewed eight applicants recently to fill an upcoming vacancy on the five-member volunteer utility board.
Community Engagement
Wisconsin public power utility Manitowoc Public Utilities has earned an award for an MPU project that involves the conversion of two power plant boilers from fossil fuels to 100% Wisconsin-recognized renewable fuel pellets.