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Reliability

Pasadena Water and Power Completes Important Water System Infrastructure Projects

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.
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Safety

Glendale Water & Power Details Major Safety Improvements, Stronger Operational Readiness

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.
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Reliability

Work Starts on New Substation in Monett, Missouri

Work recently started on a new substation in the public power community of Monett, Missouri.
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Electricity Markets

PJM Releases New Five-Year Strategy

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.
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Electricity Markets

Northern California Power Agency GM Tony Zimmer Meets With State Lawmakers, Key Energy Policy Staff

Northern California Power Agency General Manager Tony Zimmer recently met with California State Senators, Assemblymembers, and key energy policy staff in Sacramento, Calif.
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Reliability

NERC, National Laboratory of the Rockies Launch Partnership to Advance North American Grid Reliability

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.
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Community Engagement

CMUA Honors California Utilities for Outstanding Projects and Programs Benefiting Customers and Local Communities

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.
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Transmission

Suzanne Lane Named as New Executive Director of the Transmission Access Policy Study Group

Suzanne Lane has been named as the new executive director of the Transmission Access Policy Study Group, a national association representing 31 transmission-dependent electric utilities operating in 39 states.