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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.
PJM released its new five-year strategy Aug. 19, reaffirming its commitment to reliability and outlining four priorities to meet the demands of accelerating load growth amid constrained capacity and a rapidly evolving industry.
Northern California Power Agency General Manager Tony Zimmer recently met with California State Senators, Assemblymembers, and key energy policy staff in Sacramento, Calif.
The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) on Aug. 19 announced a new partnership to advance the reliability of the North American bulk power system.
Eight publicly owned electric utilities and water agencies took top honors in the 2026 CMUA Impact Awards for outstanding projects and programs advancing best practices and innovative ideas in the water and power industry, the California Municipal Utilities Association said on Aug. 19.