Generation
The Imperial Irrigation District continues to strengthen its electrical power grid, recently taking action that furthers the District’s strategic objectives of providing reliable power service to customers for years to come.
Environment
The American Public Power Association recently submitted comments generally supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule to extend the compliance deadlines in the 2024 Supplemental Steam Electric Effluent Limitation Guideline (ELGs) rule.
Distributed Energy Resources
Florida public power utility OUC has launched one of the largest floating solar arrays in the United States, and the largest in Florida, it said on Nov. 6.
Reliability
Chelan PUD’s draft 2026 budget reflects a commitment to the reliable delivery of electricity – and the generation of hydropower – well into the future, it said on Nov. 4. Chelan PUD commissioners recently heard details of the preliminary budget, the first of two public hearings.
Workforce
The following is a transcript of the Sept. 22, 2025, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA’s
Generation
The North American Energy Standards Board's Wholesale Gas Quadrant Executive Committee recently voted to approve the proposed NAESB base contract for the purchase and sale of hydrogen.
Electric Vehicles
Massachusetts public power utility Concord Municipal Light Plant has added three new Chevy Equinox Electric Vehicles to its fleet, replacing one older vehicle and expanding the total number of vehicles in service.
Energy Efficiency
Braintree Electric Light Department announced that Braintree, Mass., residents can now take advantage of the new Massachusetts Municipal Light Plant (MLP) Zero-Interest Energy Efficiency Loan Program -- making it easier than ever to invest in energy-saving home upgrades
Reliability
The following is a transcript of the Nov. 3, 2025, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA's News
Customer Service
For water and electric utilities, it is critical to communicate with customers about potential leaks, rate changes and outages. Speed and clarity are essential to ensuring water is not wasted and customers know about outages. This boosts customer satisfaction.