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In the second part of the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) latest three-part Public Power Current newsletter series focused on small town innovation, we focus on prioritizing safety and reliability initiatives.

In the final part of the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) latest three-part Public Power Current newsletter series focused on small town innovation, we focus on deploying new technologies.

The Vermont House has passed comprehensive transportation and appropriations bills that include significant investments in the state’s efforts to electrify the economy, including funding for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) in public power communities.

Considerations for communicating effectively with the public about health concerns related to radio frequency and electromagnetic field effects from utility assets.

Ways to calculate and counter losses on the system, including on conductors and transformers.

A roundup of reflections on what’s involved in training and preparing apprentice lineworkers for the job, and how the role has shifted for modern systems.

How public power is assessing and using newer technologies and approaches to improve efficiency and manage load.

Different applications for automation and artificial intelligence within utilities, including how public power is using these tools as technology and customer expectations evolve.

California public power utility SMUD has approved a 100-megawatt (MW) contract with Calpine Corporation for geothermal power from The Geysers. The move marks a major step forward toward the SMUD’s 2030 zero carbon plan.