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Reliability
The American Public Power Association has honored 255 public power utilities with a "Certificate of Excellence in Reliability" for reliable performance in 2024.
Energy Efficiency
Oregon public power utility Eugene Water and Electric Board and its customers could continue to partner to conserve energy and offset a large portion of forecasted growth in electricity demand over the next 20 years, according to a preliminary study recently detailed by the utility.
Safety
Ten journeyman teams and 11 individual apprentices won awards at the American Public Power Association’s twenty-third annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, held March 28-29, in Roseville, California.
Generation
Dow and X-Energy Reactor Company LLC on March 31 announced the submission of a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a proposed advanced nuclear project in Seadrift, Texas.
Environment
The American Public Power Association recently joined a coalition of industry trade groups in filing comments in response to the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ’s) interim final rule to remove the National Environmental Policy Act implementing regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations.
Generation
The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District and Lincoln Electric System have finalized a power purchase agreement for 20 megawatts of capacity and energy from Central’s Jeffrey Reservoir Hydroplant, located south of Brady, Neb.
Generation
Kentucky public power utility Henderson Municipal Power & Light recently issued a request for offers to interested parties with the intent of securing up to 75 MW of long-term energy and capacity to serve its native load beginning June 1, 2027.
Electricity Markets
Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency’s All Requirements Project Committee and Board of Directors voted to approve the City of Olive Hill, Kentucky’s request to become KYMEA’s newest all requirements member.
Workforce
The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors selected Don Moul to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the nation’s largest public power utility, effective April 9, 2025.
Transmission
The California Independent System Operator has released its draft 2024-2025 transmission plan, recommending 31 total projects costing an estimated $4.8 billion at buildout.