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In 2020, after South Carolina’s Rock Hill Utilities implemented texting, the public power utility saw speedy results. The utility's operations include water, electric and sanitation.
The Bonneville Power Administration on Aug. 20 celebrated its 89th anniversary.
Six Northeast Public Power Association Board members were re-elected and one new board member was elected as a new board member.
In a new analysis, McKinsey & Co. examines whether too much generation is being constructed to supply data centers. Analysts at the consulting firm conclude that for power sector players, the greater near-term risk might be underbuilding rather than overbuilding.
The Long Island Association (LIA), a non-profit and non-partisan business organization, on Aug. 18 released a new study finding that the construction of the South Fork Wind and Sunrise Wind offshore wind projects will generate more than $460 million in economic impact across Nassau and Suffolk
California public power utility Pasadena Water and Power recently completed important water system infrastructure projects, and has new projects underway to ensure continued reliable, high-quality water, the City of Pasadena reported on Aug. 17.
California public power utility Glendale Water & Power recently shared major progress in workplace safety, employee preparedness, and operational readiness through its growing Utility Safety Section.
Work recently started on a new substation in the public power community of Monett, Missouri.