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FERC affirms small utility opt-in element of DER aggregation order backed by APPA

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently issued an order affirming the small utility opt-in feature supported by the American Public Power Association of a final rule that allows for distributed energy resource (DER) aggregators to compete in regional organized wholesale electric markets.

Pathways to growth: Generating new revenue for public power utility and community strength

How three public power utilities have diversified their revenue and turned outside-the-box thinking into mutually beneficial solutions for the utility, customers, and the community.

Snohomish PUD is launching cloud-based residential DSM pilot

Washington State’s Snohomish County Public Utility District (SnoPUD), with its partner Virtual Peaker Inc., plans to roll out a cloud-based energy management system for its customers in the coming months.

Weakley County Municipal Electric System used Bellwether Management Solutions as Contractor on our AMI Project. Bellwether installed almost 20,000 meters during our 12-month installation process.

We were very pleased with the quality and quantity of work that Bellwether performed. The employees were easy to work with and managed our project well. I was particularly impressed with how few complaints we received from our customers, even though we had no advance informational campaign. The few complaints we received were very minor and were resolved to the customers' satisfaction in a timely manner by the Bellwether staff.

I am happy to give Bellwether a very favorable reference.

Faron L. Collins
General Manager
Weakley County Municipal Electric System, Martin, TN

Puerto Rico to receive nearly $10 billion from FEMA to rebuild its grid

The Federal Emergency Management Administration approved $9.6 billion for the Puerto Rico Electrical Power Authority to repair damage to its electric grid caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017 and bring the system up to standards to be capable of withstanding future hurricanes.

Douglas PUD receives $1.9 million to develop first hydrogen fueling station in Wash.

The PUD will supply the hydrogen for the demonstration project from an electrolyzer slated to be completed in 2021.
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Bills and Rates

Moving Ahead with Time of Use Rates

As electric utilities look at how to move beyond traditional rate design, this report examines the benefits and challenges of moving to a time of use structure. An introduction reviews...

OUC unveils plan to eliminate use of coal-fired generation by 2027

Management at Florida public power utility Orlando Utilities Commission on Oct. 14 released a recommendation to significantly reduce the use of coal by the utility no later than 2025 and eliminate it no later than 2027.
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Making lemonade: A positivity top 10 list

Joy Ditto shares her top 10 list of positive changes brought about from the pandemic, and invites readers to share the silver linings they've experienced during this time.

Thompson details goals as AMP President and CEO, priorities as APPA board chair

Jolene Thompson recently detailed her goals as President and CEO of American Municipal Power (AMP), how AMP and its members have successfully responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and what she is focused on in terms of her responsibilities as chair of the American Public Power Association’s Board of Directors.