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Transmission
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.
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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.
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Community Engagement
The Holland, Mich., community recently came together to celebrate the completion of BPW Fiber, the Holland Board of Public Works reported.
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Community Engagement
All customers of Massachusetts public power utility Chicopee Electric Light (CEL) now have access to high speed, broadband internet access.
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Grid Modernization
Tennessee public power utility EPB on Sept. 18 launched the IonQ Forte Enterprise quantum computer at EPB Quantum CenterSM, bringing commercial quantum computing and networking together in one facility for the first time.
Congress
Bills and Rates
The House on Sept. 16 passed H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, by a vote of 417-3.
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Security
The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee on Sept. 16 held a hearing on several bills, including two of interest to public power.
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Community Engagement
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.