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Generation
The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 4 announced the next steps in the Trump administration’s efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains for nuclear fuel.
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Electricity Markets
In its most recent Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts nationwide U.S. retail electricity sales to ultimate customers will grow at an annual rate of 2.2% in both 2025 and 2026, compared with average growth of 0.8% between 2020 and 2024.
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Workforce
Santee Cooper has named Tami Wilson as its new Chief Financial and Administration Officer as Ken Lott steps down from the position, Santee Cooper said on July 28.
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Community Engagement
Texas public power utility New Braunfels Utilities hosted an Emergency Preparedness Event on August 2 that was designed to equip New Braunfels residents with essential knowledge, tools and resources to stay safe, informed and connected during severe weather and other emergencies.
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Reliability
The Fremont Department of Utilities, a Nebraska public power utility, in July announced its successful application for the Nebraska Grid Resiliency Grant Program, which is funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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Security
The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy on Feb. 4 approved by voice vote five cybersecurity-related bills.
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Grid Modernization
EPB of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Vanderbilt University in December announced plans to establish the Institute for Quantum Innovation, further positioning Chattanooga -- and Tennessee -- as a national hub for advancing quantum science and technology.
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Environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule in December extending compliance deadlines in the 2024 Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELGs) for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category rule.
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Generation
The New York Power Authority on Jan. 7 announced a robust response to solicitations issued in October 2025 seeking potential host communities and development partners as part of an initiative to develop advanced nuclear power.
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Community Engagement
In an interview with APPA, David Reyes, General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power in California, provides details on the installation of a utility scale battery energy storage system and discusses the utility’s community engagement efforts including an interactive community open house held by PWP.