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The following is a transcript of the Nov. 3, 2025, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA's News
Prompted by the National Weather Service Red Flag Warning for Travis County, Texas, on Sunday and increased wildfire risk to the area, Texas public power utility Austin Energy is using extra safety precautions to protect the community by activating its enhanced powerline safety settings.
The following is a transcript of the Oct. 20, 2025, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA’s news
Chelan PUD’s draft 2026 budget reflects a commitment to the reliable delivery of electricity – and the generation of hydropower – well into the future, it said on Nov. 4. Chelan PUD commissioners recently heard details of the preliminary budget, the first of two public hearings.
Massachusetts public power utility Concord Municipal Light Plant has added three new Chevy Equinox Electric Vehicles to its fleet, replacing one older vehicle and expanding the total number of vehicles in service.
The North American Energy Standards Board's Wholesale Gas Quadrant Executive Committee recently voted to approve the proposed NAESB base contract for the purchase and sale of hydrogen.
Braintree Electric Light Department announced that Braintree, Mass., residents can now take advantage of the new Massachusetts Municipal Light Plant (MLP) Zero-Interest Energy Efficiency Loan Program -- making it easier than ever to invest in energy-saving home upgrades
Kansas Municipal Energy Agency General Manager Paul Mahlberg was officially elected to serve a full term on the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Members Committee, representing the municipal sector. Brad Hans, director of wholesale electric operations for the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, was elected to fill the other municipal sector spot on the committee.