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California State Senator Scott Wiener recently introduced legislation that would transform Pacific Gas and Electric into a public power utility. The legislation, S.B. 917, would turn PG&E into a publicly owned entity, creating the Northern California Energy Utility District. The structure of the

Residents in Pueblo, Colorado, will vote on May 5 on a measure that would allow the city to leave investor-owned Black Hills Energy and form a public power utility.

The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) in New York is rolling out a new, two-pronged community solar program.

This map shows the differences in how each state and territory has set either a goal or a standard to reduce carbon emissions, where public power is included, and where some individual goals go beyond state mandates.

An analysis of electric bus pilot programs in several cities show that electric buses can provide clean, efficient, cost-effective transportation. In most of the places where they were tested electric buses have met or exceeded expectations in a broad range of climates and terrain types.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling on various stakeholders to meet in order to accelerate a consensual resolution to PG&E’s bankruptcy cases that will lead to the creation of a new entity. Newsom warned that if the parties fail to reach an agreement quickly “to begin this process of transformation, the state will not hesitate to step in and restructure the utility” and that “all options are on the table.”

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has developed an information clearinghouse to better ensure that drivers cannot conceal drug and alcohol violations by moving on to another job. There are no exemptions for municipalities.

An array of special gear and equipment keeps crew members safe while working on electrical equipment and lines. Hard hat : insulated and rigid to protect workers from contact with electrical hazards or falling objects. Includes slots for adding in ear protection or face shields, when necessary

For telecommunications companies, small cell or fifth generation (5G) wireless is the next evolution in their business. Deployment is going to happen, and it is coming fast. The upgrade will ultimately be good for society, but it means that we as utilities need to be interacting with

Everyone uses electricity, but learning how to use it safely is an ongoing process. As stewards for electric safety in the community, public power utilities play an important role in educating community members about how to stay safe when using electricity or around electrical equipment. Building