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congress
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
power lines
Transmission
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
efficiency
Reliability
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
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Customer Service
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
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Workforce
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
substation
Reliability
Minnesota public power utility Austin Utilities announced the commissioning of the new Murphy Creek Substation, a major infrastructure investment that will enhance electric system reliability. As the first substation built by Austin Utilities in 30 years, the project represents a significant
nuclear
Generation
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission recently finalized a rule allowing applicants to use relevant analyses, test data and other information from U.S. Department of Energy or U.S. Department of War reactor demonstration programs to support commercial reactor license applications. The rule is designed
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Customer Service
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