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Workforce
The following is a transcript of the Sept. 22, 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
Workforce
In a recent interview with APPA, Victor Fuentes, General Manager and CEO of Washington State's Franklin PUD, details the launch of a successful student intern program at Franklin PUD, as well as other efforts at the PUD to proactively address workforce issues facing the utility sector.
Generation
KPP Energy is purchasing four new diesel-fired generators in a move that will incrementally increase the overall capacity of the agency.
Reliability
Adrienne Lotto, Senior Vice President for Grid Security, Technical and Operations at the American Public Power Association, on Oct. 28 detailed how APPA members can benefit from the wide array of programs and services that it offers including in the areas of physical security and cybersecurity.
Distributed Energy Resources
Florida public power utility OUC has launched one of the largest floating solar arrays in the United States, and the largest in Florida, it said on Nov. 6.
Environment
The American Public Power Association recently submitted comments generally supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule to extend the compliance deadlines in the 2024 Supplemental Steam Electric Effluent Limitation Guideline (ELGs) rule.
Generation
The Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners on Nov. 4 approved and certified the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s Scattergood Generating Station Units 1 and 2 Green Hydrogen-Ready Modernization Project.
Generation
The Imperial Irrigation District continues to strengthen its electrical power grid, recently taking action that furthers the District’s strategic objectives of providing reliable power service to customers for years to come.