people

APPA Seeks Nominations for Four Vacant Seats on Board of Directors

The American Public Power Association is seeking nominations to fill four vacant seats on its Board of Directors.
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Generation

Pennsylvania Governor Signs Data Center Executive Order Setting Strict Requirements for Developers

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order directing Commonwealth agencies to require all data center proposals applying for permits with the Commonwealth to comply with the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development Requirements.

General Session

Chair's Address CEO Perspectives: Navigating the Defining Challenges Facing Public Power Public power utilities face growing challenges—from load growth and resource adequacy to workforce pressures, customer expectations, and policy uncertainty. In this candid CEO to CEO discussion with Mike Peters...
September 15, 2026
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Reliability

Florida Regulators Approve JEA’s Need for Power for Combined Cycle Plant

The Florida Public Service Commission on Aug. 18 approved JEA’s need for additional power to support construction of the combined-cycle SJRPP 3 plant.
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Electricity Markets

Anadarko, Okla., Approves Power Supply Agreement with OMPA

The City Council for Anadarko, Okla., has unanimously approved resolutions authorizing the execution of a new power supply contract with the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority.

General Session

Chair's Address CEO Perspectives: Navigating the Defining Challenges Facing Public Power Public power utilities face growing challenges—from load growth and resource adequacy to workforce pressures, customer expectations, and policy uncertainty. In this candid CEO to CEO discussion with Mike Peters...
September 15, 2026
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Distributed Energy Resources

Study Finds Construction of Offshore Wind Farms Will Generate More Than $460 Million in Economic Impact for Long Island

The Long Island Association (LIA), a non-profit and non-partisan business organization, on Aug. 18 released a new study finding that the construction of the South Fork Wind and Sunrise Wind offshore wind projects will generate more than $460 million in economic impact across Nassau and Suffolk
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Safety

Glendale Water & Power Details Major Safety Improvements, Stronger Operational Readiness

California public power utility Glendale Water & Power recently shared major progress in workplace safety, employee preparedness, and operational readiness through its growing Utility Safety Section.
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Generation

New McKinsey Report Tackles Risk of Overbuilding Question for AI, Data Centers

In a new analysis, McKinsey & Co. examines whether too much generation is being constructed to supply data centers. Analysts at the consulting firm conclude that for power sector players, the greater near-term risk might be underbuilding rather than overbuilding.