Grid Modernization
Intelligent power management company Eaton is working with Tennessee Valley Authority to repurpose its retired Bull Run Fossil Plant in Clinton, Tennessee into a critical asset supporting reliable and clean energy. As more electricity comes from variable sources and electricity demand increases
Environment
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 25 passed the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. The legislation is H.R. 3898.
Electricity Markets
New Jersey Assembly Democrats recently introduced legislation that would direct the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to work with neighboring states to explore alternatives to the PJM Interconnection’s capacity and transmission market.
Security
At its monthly open meeting on June 26, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission formally decided to take no action on a notice of inquiry that sought comments on whether to modify the CIP standards to address the risks of coordinated cyberattacks and to better align with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.
Reliability
An official with the North American Electric Reliability Corp. on June 26 provided details on the April 2025 blackout that affected Spain and Portugal, with the official saying that the North American grid has already implemented measures to mitigate against the issues that caused the Iberian Peninsula Blackout.
Grid Modernization
This 2-part virtual series features in-depth courses on Underground Distribution Systems. Learn all about the effective planning, design, installation, operation and maintenance and review critical factors involved in the conversion of overhead systems to underground. Discuss how to improve your
Generation
The following is a transcript of the May 5, 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
The Risk Management Toolkit for Public Power Utilities offers utility leaders guidance and tools to help them in proactively identifying and assessing risks, developing tailored risk management strategies, and effectively...
Electricity Markets
Markets+, the Southwest Power Pool’s western day-ahead and real-time market, reached a major milestone this week as it entered the second phase of development, backed by secured financing to cover the $150 million needed for full market implementation.
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