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The American Public Power Association, the Edison Electric Institute, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association recently sent a letter to House and Senate leaders urging the passage of the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) (S. 1462/H.R. 471). “Electric utilities across America are investing
The U.S. Department of Energy on Oct. 16 announced its intent to deploy Defense Production Act funding to accelerate the expansion of transmission capacity in Virginia and West Virginia. Virginia Energy's Grid Enhancing Technologies for Virginia & West Virginia Large Load Growth project will receive
James Frasher has been named the new Chief Growth and Innovation Officer at California public power utility SMUD. "With a strong background in innovation, technology commercialization, and strategic partnerships, combined with deep private-sector startup and entrepreneurial experience, James has
California public power utility Alameda Municipal Power recently announced its new Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap designed to guide the utility’s operations, investments, and community engagement through Fiscal Year 2027 and beyond. "This plan reflects AMP’s commitment to powering Alameda
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U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Electricity Katie Jereza on Oct. 14 joined Indiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources Suzanne Jaworowski and state energy representatives at the Indiana Municipal Power Agency's Carmel, Indiana, headquarters. The event brought together federal
The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company and Lightshift Energy have been recognized by the Alliance for Climate Transition as a Clean Energy Partnership of the Year award winner. “We’re honored to receive this recognition with Lightshift Energy as Partnership of the Year,” said Jason
The 2026 American Municipal Power Annual Conference took place in Columbus, Oct. 12-14, and provided attendees with a full schedule of educational sessions featuring industry experts. The conference began with welcome remarks by AMP President/CEO Jolene Thompson, who shared highlights of AMP