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The American Public Power Association is seeking nominations to fill four vacant seats on its Board of Directors.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order directing Commonwealth agencies to require all data center proposals applying for permits with the Commonwealth to comply with the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development Requirements.
The Florida Public Service Commission on Aug. 18 approved JEA’s need for additional power to support construction of the combined-cycle SJRPP 3 plant.
The City Council for Anadarko, Okla., has unanimously approved resolutions authorizing the execution of a new power supply contract with the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright recently issued an emergency order directing the Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO), in coordination with Consumers Energy, to ensure that the 1,420-megawatt J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan is available to operate.
The American Public Gas Association recently recognized 2026 System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) program winners, which included a number of APPA members.
The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a joint application by several electric cooperatives that creates a streamlined process to protect its existing ratepayers from the costs of new transmission and infrastructure demands brought on by new large-load customers.
California public power utility Lassen Municipal Utility District, in partnership with the Lassen County Air Pollution Control District, is moving forward with a project to revitalize a parking lot that will include the installation of multiple electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, expanding public EV charging access while also supporting economic activity in Historic Uptown Susanville.