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APPA Shares Goal of Protecting Ratepayers from Data Center Costs, Urges Additional Action

Contact Tobias Sellier, Senior Director of Media Relations and Communications at MediaRelations@PublicPower.org Washington D.C., September 16, 2026—The American Public Power Association shares Congress’s goal of protecting electric customers from the...
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Grid Modernization

Underground Distribution Systems: Virtual Series

This 2-part virtual series features in-depth courses on Underground Distribution Systems. Learn all about the effective planning, design, installation, operation and maintenance and review critical factors involved in the conversion of overhead systems to underground. Discuss how to improve your
September 22, 2026 - November 19, 2026
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Reliability

TDPUD Board Advances Utility Capital Projects, Invests in Electric System Reliability and Wildfire Safety

The Truckee Donner Public Utility District Board of Directors wrapped up board meetings held over the last several months with a focus on utility capital projects, investments in electric reliability and wildfire safety, electric system master planning, a customer survey and reviewing mid-year financial results.
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Security

Senate Energy Committee Holds Hearing on APPA-Supported RMUC, Hydro Bills

The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee on Sept. 16 held a hearing on several bills, including two of interest to public power.
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Electricity Markets

NV Energy Signs Agreement to join California ISO's Extended Day-Ahead Market

Nevada-based NV Energy has become the 9th Western energy provider to commit to joining the new California ISO Extended Day-Ahead Market for wholesale electricity and related services.
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Bills and Rates

Lakeland Electric Customers Can Expect Lower Bills in October

The Lakeland, Florida, City Commission recently voted to decrease the fuel charge to 4.7¢ per kilowatt-hour for Lakeland Electric customers, effective October 1, 2026.
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Bills and Rates

House Passes Ratepayer Protection Act

The House on Sept. 16 passed H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, by a vote of 417-3.
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Community Engagement

Board of Keys Energy Services Appoints Chair, Vice Chair, Approves Budget

The Board of Florida public power utility Keys Energy Services recently appointed Pat Labrada to serve as its Chair and Mona Clark to serve as Vice Chair. During the same meeting the Board also approved the utility’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget and five-year financial plan.
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Generation

Ratepayer Protection Act is Blocked in Senate

After it passed the House of Representatives, Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) attempted to pass H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, in the Senate on Sept. 17 via unanimous consent.
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Distributed Energy Resources

Finding Flexible Capacity: How Public Power Sees the Promise in Virtual Power Plants

What it takes to manage area distributed energy resources into a formal virtual power plant program, including what technology, customer engagement, and partnerships support success.