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The American Public Power Association on September 2 joined six other critical infrastructure trade associations in filing comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opposing, as drafted, the proposed prohibition on importing and marketing foreign-produced “military-grade” uncrewed aircraft systems and UAS critical components.
Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s state-owned electric and water utility, on Sept. 3 announced a major digital transformation initiative focused on using artificial intelligence to provide highly accurate and timely modeling to improve efficiencies and create cost savings for customers.
Utilizing funding from an APPA program, Florida public power utility Lakeland Electric has developed a strategy document for long-term planning for a municipal utility to begin development of an application for an Early Site Permit for a next-generation small modular reactor.
Florida public power utility JEA announced that Vickie Cavey has resigned as Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, effective September 25, 2026.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Aug. 31 joined the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to announce the issuance of the state’s first ever fusion-specific byproduct material license to Type One Energy in preparation for a new commercial fusion project.
The following is a transcript of the Aug. 24, 2026, 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
Imperial Irrigation District customers will receive an additional 6.5-cent-per-kilowatt-hour credit for August energy usage, equal to approximately 29% of IID’s current 22.30-cent-per-kilowatt-hour energy rate, the California public power utility said on Aug. 31.
Janet Rehberg on Sept. 1 started in her new role as the CEO of Tennessee public power utility EPB.