Bryan Texas Utilities’ general manager on how to build a culture of safety, expertise, and exceptional service.
Energy Efficiency
In a recent CEO’s Report, Russell Olson, CEO of Heartland Energy, details a new approach adopted by the South Dakota-based joint action agency to raise awareness about Heartland Energy’s electrification rebates.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
The American Public Power Association recently submitted comments to the Republican and Democratic staff of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in response to the bipartisan discussion draft of the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025.
Reliability
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Generation
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on July 9 issued an order directing AEP Ohio to file new tariffs applying to data centers.
Generation
Michigan public power utility Zeeland Board of Public Works is launching a major initiative this summer to update its long-term plan for how the community is powered.
Bonds and Financing
To maintain and enhance high-quality water, wastewater and electric services services, The City of Loveland Utilities in Colorado is issuing tax-exempt bonds to fund critical upgrades to these systems.
Bonds and Financing
Moody’s Ratings affirmed the bond rating of Florida public power utility Gainesville Regional Utilities at Aa3 with a stable outlook on July 3.
Customer Service
Chartwell, a national organization that supports innovation in the utility industry, has awarded Tennessee public power utility EPB its 2025 Gold Award for Excellence for upgrading the way customers manage and pay their bills.
Workforce
The Georgetown Municipal Light Department Board of Light Commission has named Mary Snow as its Acting General Manager following the May 29, 2025 retirement of former General Manager Dave Schofield.