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The Bonneville Power Administration celebrated the 2026 Administrator’s Excellence Award winners during a Sept. 23 ceremony. The day honored the commendable achievements and exemplary public service of 34 individuals and four teams across 13 award categories. The Administrator's Excellence Awards
MEAG Power has issued an All-Source Request for Proposals to seek additional generation resources for its portfolio to ensure the reliable supply of electricity to its participant public power communities. MEAG Power is seeking a total of 550 MW of additional firm capacity resources, delivered in
The Henry Hub natural gas spot price averaged $2.93 per million British thermal units from June through August, 6% less than the same period last year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported. Prices were lower this summer despite exceptionally hot weather that increased electricity
APPA is seeking nominations for a Workforce Development Representative on the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Program Review Panel. To nominate yourself or someone for this position, please complete this nomination form by Monday, October 19. The RP3 program is APPA’s best practices evaluation
Florida public power utility KEYS Energy Services recently repaired 56 foundations across six electrical substations to help maintain reliable power. Repair work revolved around the lattice structures and included enhancing concrete bases, adding steel supports, and applying protective coatings to
Florida public power utility JEA has begun receiving test power from the 74.9 MW Miller Solar Energy Center, JEA recently reported. JEA entered into a purchase power agreement with Florida Renewable Partners (FRP) in 2024 to purchase renewable energy from solar facilities being constructed on JEA
The CPS Energy Board of Trustees on Sept. 28 voted to enter a negotiation period with Interim President and CEO Frank Almaraz to serve as permanent President and CEO for the utility. Almaraz has served as interim president and CEO of the Texas public power utility since June 4, 2026. He rejoined CPS
The Tennessee Valley Authority on Sept. 29 achieved a nationally significant milestone in America’s nuclear energy future with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s issuance of the construction permit for Clinch River Unit 1, a GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX‑300 small modular reactor, at