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Bonds and Financing
Texas public power utility Kerrville Public Utility Board on Dec. 12 announced that its inaugural Public Facility Corporation bond issuance, supporting the construction of KPUB’s new 122-megawatt natural gas-fired generation facility, has been named the 2025 Small Issuer Financing Deal of the Year by The Bond Buyer.
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Distributed Energy Resources
The Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority, an Arizona public power utility, in late September held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Olas S-thoñ solar site.
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Bonds and Financing
Fitch Ratings has affirmed its rating of AA- on approximately $14.5 million in outstanding revenue bonds issued by the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) for the MMWEC Master Sergeant Alexander Cotton Memorial Solar Project in Ludlow, MA.
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Workforce
Nebraska’s Custer Public Power District recently announced the appointment of Brad Noack as its new General Manager, effective January 5, 2026.
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Generation
A Black & Veatch report finds that 53% of utilities cite limited available power as the top obstacle to getting data centers online, with transmission (47%) and substation upgrades (46%) close behind.
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Electricity Markets
ISO New England, the region’s electric grid operator, anticipates having sufficient resources to meet consumer demand for electricity this winter.
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Community Engagement
Local utility employees recently crafted seasonal wellness kits to share with those in their communities, Wisconsin joint action agency WPPI Energy said on Nov. 14.
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Generation
Washington State’s Grant County PUD has assembled a portfolio of energy resources to safely supply Grant County’s projected growth in energy demand through 2030, PUD Commissioners were told at a recent meeting.
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Generation
Eaton is helping Washington State public power utility Seattle City Light modernize and future-proof its electrical grid to support growing energy demand driven by electrification and population growth, Eaton reported on Nov. 6.
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Community Engagement
Wesley House Family Services (WHFS) recently recognized Keys Energy Services (KEYS) with a "Community Partner" award at their Annual Meeting. KEYS, a Florida public power utility, received this honor for its outstanding dedication and long-term support of the organization, benefiting the children