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On October 13, Alabama public power utility Huntsville Utilities presented grants to 10 non-profit organizations as part of its Innovation Dividend Fund program.
Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. and Talen Energy Corporation recently announced a strategic collaboration to develop energy storage capacity across Pennsylvania to help meet the state’s growing demand and support artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The collaboration focuses on leveraging Eos’
Public power utilities across the U.S. highlighted the wide variety of job opportunities in the utility sector during Careers in Energy Week, which took place October 20-24.
Helion, a Washington State-based fusion energy company, recently announced that it has been granted a Conditional Use Permit from Chelan County, Washington, to start the next phase of development of the world’s first commercial fusion power plant.
At a time when energy affordability is front of mind for many, Western Massachusetts public power utilities and their joint action agency are highlighting the lower rates and economic development benefits of municipal light plants (MLPs) in the Commonwealth.
Geronimo Power recently announced the start of onsite construction at its 150-megawatt Bee Hollow Solar project in St. Clair County, Illinois within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator market.
The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on Oct. 21 passed its version of the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) by a bipartisan vote of 18-5. APPA supports FOFA and will continue to advocate for its passage by the full Senate.
The following is a transcript of the October 6, 2025, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA's