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Bills and Rates

Gainesville Regional Utilities Details Move to Reduce Fuel Charges

Florida public power utility Gainesville Regional Utilities is reducing its electric fuel adjustment from 50 to 45 mills and its purchased gas adjustment from 35 to 32 cents per therm beginning Sept. 29. The reduction will lower a 1,000 kWh residential electric bill from $151.60 to $146.60, or $5

Building a Payment Experience Customers Love

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October 27, 2026

Electrical Safety Program Consulting Services

It is the City’s intent to select a consultant based on qualifications and abilities of the firm and key project individuals. The selected Proposer shall provide comprehensive consulting, assessment, and planning on an electrical safety program for various divisions of Tacoma Power.
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Distributed Energy Resources

New York Power Authority to Develop 240-MW Solar Project

The New York Power Authority on Sept. 29 announced its participation in developing a 240-megawatt solar array in Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York. The Power Authority, utilizing the public-private partnership model established in the 2023-24 Enacted State Budget, is now the majority owner of
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Generation

TVA is First U.S. Utility to Receive Construction Permit for BWRX-300 Advanced Nuclear Reactor

The Tennessee Valley Authority on Sept. 29 achieved a nationally significant milestone in America’s nuclear energy future with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s issuance of the construction permit for Clinch River Unit 1, a GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX‑300 small modular reactor, at
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Reliability

APPA Seeks Nominations for Opening on RP3 Review Panel

APPA is seeking nominations for a Workforce Development Representative on the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Program Review Panel. To nominate yourself or someone for this position, please complete this nomination form by Monday, October 19. The RP3 program is APPA’s best practices evaluation
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Bonds and Financing

Grant PUD Commissioners Authorize Electricity Prepayment Transaction

Commissioners with Washington State’s Grant PUD recently passed a resolution authorizing an electricity prepayment transaction. The authorization also approves the execution and delivery of one or more power supply contracts, limited assignment agreements and other documents related to the purchase
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CPS Energy Board Votes to Enter Negotiation Period with Frank Almaraz to Serve as Permanent President and CEO

The CPS Energy Board of Trustees on Sept. 28 voted to enter a negotiation period with Interim President and CEO Frank Almaraz to serve as permanent President and CEO for the utility. Almaraz has served as interim president and CEO of the Texas public power utility since June 4, 2026. He rejoined CPS
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Distributed Energy Resources

JEA Now Receiving Test Power from Solar Energy Center

Florida public power utility JEA has begun receiving test power from the 74.9 MW Miller Solar Energy Center, JEA recently reported. JEA entered into a purchase power agreement with Florida Renewable Partners (FRP) in 2024 to purchase renewable energy from solar facilities being constructed on JEA
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Reliability

KEYS Energy Services Repairs 56 Foundations Across Six Electrical Substations

Florida public power utility KEYS Energy Services recently repaired 56 foundations across six electrical substations to help maintain reliable power. Repair work revolved around the lattice structures and included enhancing concrete bases, adding steel supports, and applying protective coatings to