Security
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 18 published a guide to assist owners and operators in the water and wastewater systems sector with best practices for cyber incident response and information about federal roles, resources and responsibilities for each stage of the response lifecycle.
Bonds and Financing
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Texas public power utility Greenville Electric Utility System for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.
Electric Vehicles
A new report from the Energy Systems Integration Group outlines gaps that need to be filled in order to better prepare the grid for electric vehicles.
Distributed Energy Resources
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee recently visited a Clark Public Utilities community solar facility site in the state.
Workforce
After more than four decades with Maryland-based Easton Utilities, Hugh Grunden announced his retirement as President and CEO effective July 1.
Reliability
At the top of the American Public Power Association’s wish list for congressional action this year is permitting reform to enable much needed generation and transmission, Scott Corwin, APPA’s President and CEO said on Jan. 23.
Energy Efficiency
The Energy Innovation Working Group (EIWG) brings together representatives from public power utilities to provide input, share technical guidance, evaluate opportunities, and define barriers to the transition to a high-resilience and low-emissions electricity delivery system while maintaining
Workforce
Independence Power & Light Director James Nail has retired. His last day with the City of Independence, Mo., was Jan. 9.
Electricity Markets
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects average wholesale electricity prices for 2024 in most areas of the country to be close to or slightly lower than in 2023 because of relatively stable generation fuel costs. However, periods of high demand or power market supply constraints could
Workforce
Florida public power utilities have been recognized as part of the “Florida 500,” a list of the state’s most influential business leaders.