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Generation

Rising Reliability Threats Underscore Benefits of Small Modular Reactors

As the threats to the resilience and reliability of the electric power grid caused by extreme weather events rise, the advantages of small modular reactors are becoming more apparent.
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Reliability

Large Load Planning & Strategy Virtual Summit

As large load demand accelerates, this three-day summit helps public power utilities navigate critical decisions with confidence — balancing growth, risk, and community impact.
November 3 - 5, 2026
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Electricity Markets

PJM Board Supports Action in Support of Urgent Grid Reliability Needs

The PJM Interconnection Board of Managers has informed stakeholders of its support for undertaking immediate actions to provide for resource adequacy in light of the continuing and rapid tightening of grid power supplies versus growing demand for electricity, PJM said on Dec. 10.
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Generation

PJM to Pursue Accelerated Stakeholder Process Mechanism Tied to Data Centers

In a move to find solutions to potential resource adequacy challenges posed by rapidly interconnecting large loads, the PJM Interconnection’s Board of Managers will implement an accelerated stakeholder process mechanism to pursue stakeholder consensus that would inform a PJM Board decision on a
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Grid Modernization

Importance of Community Engagement Tied to Data Centers Highlighted by Silicon Valley Power’s Nico Procos

The following is a transcript of the October 6, 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
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Community Engagement

Holland BPW Officials Detail Activities Related to Outreach to Local Schools

The following is a transcript of the May 11, 2026, 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