Generation
The U.S. Department of Energy on July 7 released a report in which it said that with projected load growth, retirements increase the risk of power outages by 100 times in 2030.
Energy Storage
Ameren Missouri recently filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission that involves the construction of an 800-megawatt simple-cycle natural gas energy center complemented by Ameren Missouri's first large-scale battery storage facility at one location in Jefferson County, Missouri.
Electricity Markets
The PJM Interconnection on July 9 opened the bidding window for its auction to procure capacity for the June 2026 to May 2027 Delivery Year.
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
The following is a transcript of the May 26, 2025, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA’s News
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
The following is a transcript of the June 30, 2025, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA’s News
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.