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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
Missouri River Energy Services (MRES), Brookings Municipal Utilities, the City of Brookings and project partners recently gathered to celebrate the completion of the Brookings Solar Project and officially welcome the facility into operation. The five-megawatt facility increases MRES-owned solar
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
Noteworthy AI, a provider of artificial intelligence-enabled distribution grid intelligence solutions, on Oct. 15 announced that each of the 32 member utilities of the Florida Municipal Power Agency will have access to Noteworthy AI’s Inspect platform. The program follows FMPA’s competitive request
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation's foundational Computational Loads Reliability Standards and their associated implementation plans have passed final ballot, marking a significant milestone in an accelerated effort to address emerging reliability risks associated with the rapid