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Public power entities in Massachusetts are voicing support for an initiative unveiled on Oct. 2 in Massachusetts under which the state is teaming up with University of Massachusetts Lowell to develop “Advanced Nuclear and Fusion Energy Roadmaps” to accelerate the state’s leadership in advanced nuclear and fusion energy technologies.
NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest on Oct. 2 announced the successful energization of the Wolf Creek-Blackberry 345-kilovolt transmission line, completing the 92-mile project within budget and five months ahead of the required in-service date.
Texas public power utility CPS Energy on Oct. 1 said it is ready to help customers who are federal employees affected by the recent U.S. government shutdown, noting it has a variety of assistance programs designed to provide assistance to customers.
The City of Pasadena, California, achieved another significant milestone in its goal to provide 100% carbon free electricity by the end of 2030, as a newly upgraded wind energy facility, Wind Resource II, officially began delivering clean power to the City this summer.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc. on Oct. 2 announced it has selected GE Vernova to participate in a Proof-of-Concept implementation of the ERCOT Distribution Awareness Platform (EDAP) as part of ERCOT’s Grid Research, Innovation, and Transformation (GRIT) efforts.
Nominations for the American Public Power Association’s Policy Makers Council are being accepted through November 21, 2025.
Colorado Springs Utilities Chief Executive Officer Travas Deal has named Nick Peters as the new Chief System Planning and Projects Officer, effective immediately.
The Kissimmee Utility Authority Board of Directors welcomed a new board member and held its annual election of officers.