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After it passed the House of Representatives, Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) attempted to pass H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, in the Senate on Sept. 17 via unanimous consent.
The Truckee Donner Public Utility District Board of Directors wrapped up board meetings held over the last several months with a focus on utility capital projects, investments in electric reliability and wildfire safety, electric system master planning, a customer survey and reviewing mid-year financial results.
The New York Public Service Commission on Sept. 17 approved the terms of a settlement related to pertaining to the Propel NY Energy transmission project.
Benton PUD General Manager Rick Dunn has announced plans to retire in April 2027, concluding nearly 20 years with the District and a 40-year career dedicated to the power and electric utility industries.
The Holland, Mich., community recently came together to celebrate the completion of BPW Fiber, the Holland Board of Public Works reported.
The House on Sept. 16 passed H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, by a vote of 417-3.
The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee on Sept. 16 held a hearing on several bills, including two of interest to public power.
The Board of Florida public power utility Keys Energy Services recently appointed Pat Labrada to serve as its Chair and Mona Clark to serve as Vice Chair. During the same meeting the Board also approved the utility’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget and five-year financial plan.