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The Bonneville Power Administration celebrated the 2026 Administrator’s Excellence Award winners during a Sept. 23 ceremony. The day honored the commendable achievements and exemplary public service of 34 individuals and four teams across 13 award categories. The Administrator's Excellence Awards
MEAG Power has issued an All-Source Request for Proposals to seek additional generation resources for its portfolio to ensure the reliable supply of electricity to its participant public power communities. MEAG Power is seeking a total of 550 MW of additional firm capacity resources, delivered in
The Henry Hub natural gas spot price averaged $2.93 per million British thermal units from June through August, 6% less than the same period last year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported. Prices were lower this summer despite exceptionally hot weather that increased electricity
The Board of Directors of Hometown Connections, Inc. (HCI), which includes representatives from its five joint action agency owners and the American Public Power Association (APPA), has voted to cease regular operations effective October 1, 2026.
Leaders of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee on Sept. 30 announced that they have reached an agreement on bipartisan energy permitting reform, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026. The bill includes reforms to
APPA is seeking nominations for a Workforce Development Representative on the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Program Review Panel. To nominate yourself or someone for this position, please complete this nomination form by Monday, October 19. The RP3 program is APPA’s best practices evaluation
Florida public power utility KEYS Energy Services recently repaired 56 foundations across six electrical substations to help maintain reliable power. Repair work revolved around the lattice structures and included enhancing concrete bases, adding steel supports, and applying protective coatings to
Florida public power utility JEA has begun receiving test power from the 74.9 MW Miller Solar Energy Center, JEA recently reported. JEA entered into a purchase power agreement with Florida Renewable Partners (FRP) in 2024 to purchase renewable energy from solar facilities being constructed on JEA