Public Power Current

Nexamp, a distributed solar firm, will develop a portfolio of roughly 100 new projects across the U.S. as part of a long-term agreement with Microsoft.

In late April, the governors of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen regional collaboration on energy policy, infrastructure development, and nuclear energy innovation.

Elementl Power Inc., an advanced nuclear project developer and independent power producer, on May 7 announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Google to pre-position three project sites for advanced nuclear energy.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on May 6 released a Request for Information to explore the role and opportunity to develop new nuclear energy resources to advance the state’s affordability, resource adequacy, and clean energy goals.

Grain Belt Express, the largest electric transmission project in the U.S., on May 7 announced nearly $1.7 billion in combined U.S. contractor awards to Quanta Services, a leader in specialized infrastructure solutions for the energy industry, and Kiewit Energy Group Inc., one of America’s leading engineering, construction and procurement companies.

A group of U.S. Representatives recently visited natural gas and coal plants operated by Colorado Springs Utilities, a public power utility.

Pasadena, Calif., City Manager Miguel Márquez has appointed David Reyes as the new General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power, effective May 5, 2025.

The Grand Haven Board of Light & Power board during its April meeting recognized the efforts of the local linemen that provided mutual aid in Northern Michigan during an April ice storm.