grid
Security
The American Public Power Association’s cyber security team recently attended the 13th annual grid security conference GridSecCon 2024 to learn about the latest threats to the grid, technology as an enabler, and how best to ensure security remains front of mind for the power sector.
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Bills and Rates
More than 900 households have received home energy improvements through Home Uplift, a partnership of EPB Energy Pros and a Tennessee Valley Authority program that helps recipients save an average of $450 per year on energy costs.
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Distributed Energy Resources
A study of utility-scale solar facilities built in the Midwest found that utility-scale solar projects increased nearby property values by roughly 0.5–2.0 %.
people
Workforce
Texas public power utility Kerrville Public Utility Board has been designated as a 2024 Top Workplace among large employers by the San Antonio Express-News.
grid
Generation
With power supply resources often coming with a long lead time of five to 10 years, starting in the 2030s, WPPI Energy will have room to add more capacity.
grid
Community Engagement
More than 1,700 customer-owners of Washington State’s Chelan County PUD responded to Imagine 2075, a survey that will help guide Chelan PUD’s future for the next 50 years.
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Distributed Energy Resources
Forty-five public power utilities have earned a Smart Energy Provider designation from the American Public Power Association.
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Customer Service
Twenty public power utilities have been recognized by the American Public Power Association with Public Power Customer Satisfaction Awards for providing excellent service to their communities.
people
Workforce
Florida public power utility New Smyrna Beach Utilities announced that Efren Chavez has been appointed by the NSBU Commissioners as the permanent General Manager and CEO as of October 28, 2024, after serving as Interim GM and CEO.
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Distributed Energy Resources
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is partnering with Meta, the parent company of Facebook and one of the largest corporate buyers of renewable energy globally, to produce a series of reports aimed at allowing greater insight into corporate renewables procurement and the enabling conditions for clean energy investment, NREL said.