Public Power Current

The Wyoming Energy Authority has issued a request for proposals to conduct a comprehensive Wyoming coal resource study, including supply, demand, investment interest, current and future mining constraints, the potential for exports and infrastructure needs, and regulatory barriers and reforms needed to maintain viable long term thermal coal market for Wyoming.

City of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Idaho, council members, Mayor Rebecca Noah Casper and other members of city staff recently had the opportunity to tour an Idaho Falls Power Peaking Plant site with Idaho Falls Power employees to see the latest progress.

Florida’s Winter Park Electric Utility recently held a training day for linemen, an event that helps linemen hone their skills and creates a culture of preparedness.

The City Council of public power community Harbor Springs, Mich., recently voted to adopt a resolution issuing a Notice of Intent letting the community know that there is a proposed bond issue for paying part of the cost of acquiring, constructing, furnishing and equipping improvements to the city’s electric system, including a new electric substation and transmission line improvements.

The American Public Power Association and other groups from various industry sectors are urging the U.S. Congress to extend the September 30, 2025, expiration date for the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act.

The PJM Interconnection’s Reliability Resource Initiative has attracted 94 applications totaling 26.6 GW of nameplate capacity, the grid operator said on March 21

North Carolina public power utility Greenville Utilities Commission is now accepting enrollment applications for its first Community Solar Farm.

Omaha Public Power District President and CEO Javier Fernandez recently announced his selection of Brad Underwood, the utility’s current vice president of Systems Transformation, to assume duties of Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. He will now lead both business units as one newly integrated team.