Security
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015) expired at 12:01 a.m. on the morning of October 1. APPA strongly supported the enactment of CISA 2015 and supports a clean, long-term reauthorization of CISA 2015.
Distributed Energy Resources
The City of Pasadena, California, achieved another significant milestone in its goal to provide 100% carbon free electricity by the end of 2030, as a newly upgraded wind energy facility, Wind Resource II, officially began delivering clean power to the City this summer.
Electricity Markets
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc. on Oct. 2 announced it has selected GE Vernova to participate in a Proof-of-Concept implementation of the ERCOT Distribution Awareness Platform (EDAP) as part of ERCOT’s Grid Research, Innovation, and Transformation (GRIT) efforts.
Bills and Rates
Texas public power utility CPS Energy on Oct. 1 said it is ready to help customers who are federal employees affected by the recent U.S. government shutdown, noting it has a variety of assistance programs designed to provide assistance to customers.
Generation
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management and Office of Science recently issued a Request for Proposal seeking proposals from companies to build and power AI data centers at DOE’s Oak Ridge Reservation in Tennessee.
Workforce
Colorado Springs Utilities Chief Executive Officer Travas Deal has named Nick Peters as the new Chief System Planning and Projects Officer, effective immediately.
Community Engagement
The Kissimmee Utility Authority Board of Directors welcomed a new board member and held its annual election of officers.
Electricity Markets
Nominations for the American Public Power Association’s Policy Makers Council are being accepted through November 21, 2025.
Bills and Rates
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What inspired utility leaders to found APPA 85 years ago and how today’s public power leaders continue to see the legacy of this founding in their continued connection with the association.