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In a first-time joint exercise aimed for summer readiness, PJM and the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) completed their first coordinated high-load simulator drill on May 20.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on June 5 announced more than $6 million in grants for public power utilities to improve the dependability of the electric grid and keep the lights on during disruptive events such as extreme weather, wildfire or natural disasters.
The Jacksonville, Fla., City Council recently honored JEA lineworkers for earning top honors at APPA's 2025 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo.
Talen Energy, an independent power producer, announced on June 11 said that it has expanded its existing nuclear energy relationship with Amazon to provide energy from Talen’s Susquehanna nuclear power plant to Amazon Web Services data centers in the region.
John Haarlow, CEO and general manager of Snohomish County PUD in Everett, Wash., was installed as chair of the American Public Power Association Board of Directors on June 11 during APPA’s National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Michael Peters, president & CEO of WPPI Energy in Sun Prairie
Public power officials on June 9 discussed how public power utilities can build pipelines for local talent and raise awareness of the variety of jobs within the utility sector.
Officials with public power utilities and the President and CEO of the Nuclear Power Institute on June 9 discussed a wide range of topics including strategies for effectively meeting load growth and the use of artificial intelligence in utility operations.
Twenty-four individuals and nine utilities on June 10 were recognized for service to the American Public Power Association and the public power industry during APPA’s National Conference in New Orleans, La.