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Energy Efficiency
The pace of the Pacific Northwest’s acquisition of energy efficiency is accelerating compared with recent years, according to new data presented to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.

Maximizing Community Engagement

Community engagement can be one of your biggest reputation builders — but only if attending community events and ongoing outreach efforts match your team’s time, budget, and capacity with measurable impact. Review ready-to-use ways to measure success, discuss how to identify the right topics to...
October 26, 2026
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Energy Storage
B2U Storage Solutions on Sept. 9 announced that its Bexar Martinez battery energy storage system project has entered commercial operation, which will be delivering 28 MWh of grid services to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.

What EV Owners Do With Clear Price Signals

Last October, 11 public power utilities launched SmartHours, a program Vermont Public Power Supply Authority built with Bellawatt that gives customers an hourly price for home EV charging – letting EV drivers see tomorrow’s prices, manage their charging, and save. A year in, enrollment is modest...
October 26, 2026

What Utilities and Data Centers Need From Each Other

This session explores the evolving, two-way relationship between utilities and data centers, including a case study from Grand River Dam Authority about how they changed their approach to source the next phase of their growth. The panel discussion will highlight how both partners work together to...
October 26, 2026

Using AI to Elevate Customer Service

As customer expectations rise and utility call centers face increasing volume, artificial intelligence offers a practical path to faster, more accurate service. Get a peek into how public power utilities around the U.S. are leveraging AI-powered tools for functions including call routing, automated...
October 27, 2026
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Bonds and Financing
Fitch Ratings has affirmed its rating of AA- on approximately $57 million outstanding revenue bonds issued by the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) for the Northeast Reliability Center in Peabody, Mass., MMWEC said on Sept. 14.
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Generation
Constellation on Sept. 10 announced an agreement to acquire 100% of RISEC Holdings, LLC, owner of the Rhode Island State Energy Center, from Shell Energy North America, (US), L.P. (SENA) a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell) for $715 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

Opening General Session

Welcome CEO Address Recognition of Conference Planning Officers Disruptive Tech: The Unrecognizable New World of Tech and Culture AI, blockchain, self-driving cars, wearable tech, Internet of Things, delivery drones, the quantified self, augmented reality, Alexa/Siri/Google Home: the tech of our...
September 14, 2026