grid
Electric Vehicles

Study Suggests Preparing the Grid Now for Electric Trucks, Buses can Save Ratepayers Money

A new study commissioned by the Environmental Defense Fund and written by Black & Veatch finds that when utilities prepare for new electricity demand from electric trucks and buses, it’s good for ratepayers.
solar
Distributed Energy Resources

Deloitte sees drivers for continued renewable energy growth

Key factors driving renewable energy development last year — strong demand, declining costs, gains in battery storage technology and grid operators’ growing ability to handle renewables— are poised to continue into 2019, according to consulting firm Deloitte.
wind
Distributed Energy Resources

Power from Offshore Wind Project is Delivered to New England Grid for First Time

Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on Jan. 3 announced that power from the Vineyard Wind offshore wind project was delivered to the New England grid for the first time.
bill
Bills and Rates

Grant PUD Details Efforts to Inform Customers About New Rate Strategy

Workshops and other outreach is underway to inform Grant PUD customers about a new rate strategy intended to ensure “core customers” –- residential, agriculture and small and medium-sized businesses –- receive the lowest rates possible for their electricity, while industrial rates remain competitive with the region, Grant PUD commissioners heard at their July 22 meeting.
nuke
Generation

Oklo Unveils Fuel Recycling Facility as First Phase of up to $1.68 Billion Advanced Fuel Center, Explores Opportunities with TVA

Oklo Inc., an advanced nuclear technology company, on Sept. 4 announced plans to design, build, and operate a fuel recycling facility in Tennessee as the first phase of an advanced fuel center through investment totaling up to $1.68 billion and aiming to create more than 800 high-quality jobs.
microgrid
Reliability

DOE to Backstop $72 Million Loan for Tribal Solar-Storage Microgrid

The Department of Energy recently said that its Loan Programs Office has granted a conditional commitment for a partial loan guarantee of up to $72.8 million for a solar plus storage microgrid project on Tribal lands in California.

Resource Adequacy and System Reliability in Today's Evolving Landscape

Dive into the factors creating challenges for public power leaders in ensuring resource adequacy and system reliability. Hear different perspectives from across the sector with a panel of executives on how they are navigating the uncertainty surrounding large loads, conflicting federal and state...
April 13, 2026
people
Workforce

Success of First-Ever Tennessee Valley Women’s Policy Summit is Detailed by Participants

The following is a transcript of the August 12, 2024, 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
grid
Reliability

LIPA CEO Carrie Meek Gallagher Details Priorities in Q&A with APPA President and CEO Scott Corwin

The following is a transcript of the Nov. 24, 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

Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP

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