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Generation
The Long Island Power Authority and PSEG Long Island on Oct. 1 announced the Board of Trustees’ approval of the Scope of Work for the 2027 Integrated Resource Plan, establishing the framework for the comprehensive analysis that will guide long-term electric resource planning for Long Island and the
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Electricity Markets
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Sept. 29 issued an order on PJM’s proposed Reliability Backstop Procurement (RBP) to secure additional power supply to address short-term reliability concerns.

Welcome Address and the State of Joint Action

An opening look at the forces shaping public power and joint action agencies, including affordability, reliability, load growth, and evolving member expectations. Hear how joint action leaders are positioning their organizations to support members in a rapidly changing energy landscape. Scott Corwin...
January 11, 2027
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Joint Action Conference

Meet and discuss emerging policy, regulatory, and power supply issues, and other topics related to the governance and management of joint action agencies.

January 10 – 12, 2027
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Workforce
Nearly 90 electric lineworkers representing approximately 40 public power utilities came together recently over three days in Grand Island, Neb., to receive hands-on training while building a training facility for future public power lineworkers. The inaugural Heartland Municipal Lineworkers

Planning for Scarcity: Capacity, Reliability and Resource Adequacy

As reserve margins tighten and extreme weather events become more frequent, resource adequacy planning is taking on new urgency. This session examines regional reliability challenges, capacity market trends, and strategies for maintaining reliable service in an increasingly constrained environment...
January 11, 2027

Fueling the Next Build-Out: Natural Gas Supply and Infrastructure

Natural gas remains a critical component of the nation's generation portfolio, but questions remain about fuel availability and infrastructure expansion. Get an update on production trends, pipeline development, supply risks, and the outlook for supporting future generation growth. Mike Howard...
January 11, 2027

AI, Data Centers and the Future of Power Demand

Artificial intelligence and data centers are reshaping electricity demand forecasts across the country. This keynote examines the drivers behind projected load growth, the implications for utilities and policymakers, and the factors that could alter the trajectory in the years ahead. Alex Epstein...
January 11, 2027

Joint Action Beyond Power Supply

Today's joint action agencies provide far more than power supply. Through peer perspectives and real-world examples, this session highlights innovative member services, emerging applications of artificial intelligence, and new ways agencies are delivering value to their communities. Jolene Thompson...
January 12, 2027