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The Port of Oakland, California, announced that 84% of the electricity delivered by its publicly owned utility, Port Public Power, to Port tenants and facilities in 2025 came from renewable and zero-carbon sources. The Port’s Board of Commissioners approved the annual Power Source Disclosure Report
Nearly 70 years after it began generating electricity with Colorado River water, the Imperial Irrigation District is investing nearly $21 million to restore generating capacity at its largest hydroelectric plant. The IID Board of Directors recently approved the refurbishment of one of two generators
APPA, along with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), has endorsed the bipartisan energy permitting reform bill, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA). Leaders of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Environment and
The Arkansas River Power Authority recently announced that John Krajewski has been named the Authority’s next General Manager, effective July 1, 2027. He will succeed Rick Rigel upon his retirement after over 16 years of service leading ARPA. Krajewski will lead ARPA’s efforts to provide reliable
Tillamook PUD has energized the newly constructed 115-kilovolt Tillamook to Oceanside transmission line and Oceanside 24.9-kilovolt distribution substation, the Oregon PUD reported on Nov. 2. This infrastructure strengthens electric reliability for approximately 2,000 customers in the Oceanside and
West Memphis Utilities (WMU) officially launched its new Customer Information System on November 2, marking an important step in modernizing utility operations and improving the customer experience. The new system introduces redesigned online account access, updated payment capabilities and
The Platte River Power Authority Board of Directors adopted a new strategic plan during its Oct. 29 meeting, reaffirming the wholesale power provider’s commitment to advancing the energy transition while prioritizing reliability and affordability for Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland.
Florida public power utility JEA recently hosted its annual Light It Forward Awards honoring local human services advocates and JEA employees for their dedication and commitment to serving Jacksonville residents in need. JEA Chief Customer Experience Officer Dr. Charles Moreland thanked the