Generation
Kevin McIntyre, President Trump’s pick to become chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, on Sept. 7 underscored the point that FERC’s role does not include choosing fuels for the generation of electricity.
Energy storage is more than batteries. While lithium-ion batteries dominate the headlines related to energy storage, the industry is comprised of a variety of mechanical, chemical, and thermal technologies. The...
Douglas County Public Utility District in Washington State is moving ahead with the second phase of its green hydrogen project.
Electricity Markets
Every home, store, factory, office building, and hospital pays a regular bill for electricity. The cost of electricity that appears on the bill depends on a complex set of variables that are different across the country. Electricity rates are set at a level to recover the utilities’ costs, including
Generation
Energy Northwest has selected AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. as the Owner's Engineer for its small modular reactor project development in Washington state.
Generation
A working group in Texas on Nov. 18 released a final report related to the potential for the development of advanced nuclear plants in the state.
Electricity Markets
At a meeting held during its annual conference in Palm Beach, the Florida Municipal Electric Association elected a new slate of officers to preside over the organization’s board of directors.
Workforce
Grant PUD’s CEO and General Manager Rich Wallen has accepted an executive role with his former employer, Georgia-based Oglethorpe Power, effective March 31, Grant PUD said on Feb. 6.
Reliability
The following is a transcript of the May 26, 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
Bonds and Financing
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission, a North Carolina public power utility, recently received national recognition for financial reporting with two awards from the Government Finance Officers Association.