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In utility-scale applications, energy storage systems have primarily been used for managing peak loads. However, energy storage is playing an increasing role in resilience planning. This shift is particularly significant...
July 5, 2024
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on October 3 passed a resolution that will extend the participation of CleanPowerSF in California Community Power, a Joint Powers Agency comprising nine California community choice aggregators, for the next 25 years.
Three long-time public power advocates weigh in on why it’s important to be involved in the policy process and how utility leaders can participate effectively.
How public power utilities help their communities recognize the value of having a community-owned utility; and differentiating that value from the sum of assets.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee on June 25 held a full committee markup, approving thirteen bills related to electric reliability including H.R. 3616, the Reliable Power Act, which would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a formal role in determining, and mitigating, the potential reliability impacts of federal regulations. APPA supports H.R. 3616.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct .14 announced the fourth Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for a 460 megawatt natural gas power plant in Fairfield, Texas. Calpine Corporation will build the plant which is expected to begin generating power for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas power region before summer 2026.
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s business structure and the public power model continue to provide the greatest value to the ten million people in TVA’s seven-state service area, according to an independent assessment presented to the TVA Board of Directors at its quarterly business meeting.
How public power providers within PJM, MISO, and ISO-NE are adjusting to market changes through technology, partnerships, and agility.
On Jan. 28, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a Facility Permit for the South Dakota portion of the Big Stone South to Alexandria (BSSA) 345-kilovolt transmission line.
The 2025 American Municipal Power, Inc. Annual Conference took place in Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 22-24 and provided attendees with a full schedule of educational sessions featuring industry experts.