Considerations for communicating effectively with the public about health concerns related to radio frequency and electromagnetic field effects from utility assets.
While many public power utilities are examining ways to strengthen older, aging grids, the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is striving to bring the convenience of electricity to homes for the first time. Public power utilities across the country have sent crews to help with the task.
Electricity Markets
APPA President and CEO Joy Ditto looks back on her recent visit to Heartland Energy in South Dakota and discusses how the 60 joint action agencies across the country pool...
Maryland public power utility Easton Utilities has been awarded a $3.5 million grant to finish building out broadband infrastructure in Talbot County, Md.
At a meeting held during its annual conference, the Florida Municipal Electric Association on July 19 elected a new slate of officers to preside over the organization’s board of directors.
North Carolina’s Fayetteville Public Works Commission on July 22 announced the hiring of Timothy Bryant as the utility’s next CEO and General Manager.
Community Engagement
Seattle, Washington, June 20, 2023 — Twenty individuals and eight utilities were recognized for service to the American Public Power Association and the public power industry during APPA’s National Conference...
South Carolina’s Piedmont Municipal Power Agency recently announced the appointment of Joel Ledbetter as its new general manager. He will be assuming the position after Andy Butcher’s departure at the end of June.
Workforce
Washington State’s Franklin PUD recently hosted high school students from the Pasco School District for a tour of the PUD’s Operations Center. The students also visited line crews out on the field.
Twenty individuals and eight utilities were recognized for service to the American Public Power Association and the public power industry during APPA’s National Conference in Seattle, Wash., on June 20.