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Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), along with a number of cosponsors, recently introduced H.R. 2160, the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act.
Reading Municipal Light Department is partnering with Reading Cooperative Bank to bring the Massachusetts public power utility’s customers a new Heat Pump 0% Interest Loan incentive.
The Clallam Public Utility District Board of Commissioners has approved an update to the utility’s meter policy, addressing the increasing difficulty in procuring analog meters and the dwindling inventory.
Volunteers recently met at the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation offices for an informational session to help them prepare them for when they journey to the Navajo Nation at the end of April to take part in Light Up Navajo VI.
The Kerrville City Council unanimously approved funding for the Kerrville Public Utility Board’s (KPUB) proposed natural gas-fired power generation facility, marking a significant milestone in the utility’s strategic plan to provide long-term cost stability for customers.
Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) recently introduced three pieces of legislation in support of hydropower.
In late February, Vermont public power utility Stowe Electric Department hosted officials from the Vermont Public Service Department as part of Governor Phil Scott’s "Capital for a Day" tour of Lamoille County, Vt.
APPA is seeking nominations for one open position on the Smart Energy Provider (SEP) Program Review Panel.