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The same 500-megawatt data center or other large load can raise electricity rates for existing customers in one region and have far less effect in another, according to a new report from the Energy Systems Integration Group’s Large Loads Rate Impacts Task Force. The report finds that the
The Board of Trustees for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation on Oct. 26 adopted foundational computational load reliability standards. The standards, which advance the reliable integration of computational loads onto the grid, passed final ballot on October 14. NERC will soon file
Eighteen individuals have completed the APPA Academy’s Key Accounts Certificate Program in the past year. The graduates were honored during APPA’s annual Customer Connections Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, this week. The Key Accounts Certificate Program is designed to show public power key
Nominations for the American Public Power Association’s Policy Makers Council are being accepted through November 27. Leaders of public power utilities can nominate members, who are either elected or appointed officials, on the governing authorities of public power distribution utilities, including
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator has selected a consortium of Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois, GridLiance Heartland and Dairyland Power Cooperative to develop, build, operate and maintain a major transmission project in Iowa. ATXI and GridLiance will lead the development of this
Fifty-nine public power utilities have earned a Smart Energy Provider designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe
Nineteen public power utilities have been recognized by the American Public Power Association (APPA) with 2026 Public Power Customer Satisfaction Awards for providing excellent service to their communities. The award is the result of receiving high marks from customers in: Customer service, Field
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation's Lineworker Training Program recently received the American Municipal Power Employee Engagement and Workforce Advancement Award. The award recognizes investment in employee training, apprentice programs, and professional development to build the next