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Energy Storage

CPS Energy RFP Seeks Up to 500 MW of Additional Battery Storage

Texas public power utility CPS Energy has issued a Request for Proposals to acquire up to 500 megawatts of additional battery storage.
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Energy Efficiency

BPA Administrator John Hairston Receives Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Award

On Dec. 8, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance recognized the Bonneville Power Administration's Administrator and CEO John Hairston during the organization's Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards ceremony.
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Electricity Markets

Feasibility Study Examines Possible Purchase of IOU in New York State, Creation of Public Power Entity

NewGen Strategies & Solutions recently released a feasibility study of the Hudson Valley Power Authority Act.
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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

APPA Voices Support for the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act, Urges Member Utilities to Take Action

The American Public Power Association recently joined a group of other trade associations in a letter sent to key lawmakers offering strong support for H.R.4669, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act.
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Distributed Energy Resources

Operationally Challenged Hull Wind II Turbine Taken Down

Hull Wind II, a 1.8-megawatt wind turbine operated by the Hull Municipal Light Plant (HMLP), has been demolished. The turbine, manufactured by Vestas, was commissioned in May 2006 and was built atop the town’s partially capped landfill. The adaptive re-use of this location was a landmark move that
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Reliability

Austin Energy Unveils Electric System Resiliency Plan

After more than a year of stakeholder engagement, analyzing costs and conducting third-party studies on its overhead and underground electrical distribution system, Texas public power utility Austin Energy announced its Electric System Resiliency Plan (ESRP) to develop a stronger, smarter and more reliable electric system for Austin, Texas.
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Community Engagement

Pasadena Water and Power General Manager David Reyes Details Energy Storage Project

The following is a transcript of the Sept. 15, 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

CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable Golf Tournament

NOTE: This event has sold out. Join us for the third annual CEO & Utility Managers Scramble Golf Tournament. More than a chance to enjoy the weather and the company of public power leaders, the tournament will also feature raffle prizes and a putting contest at the scenic Los Verdes Golf Course -...
April 12, 2026

Welcome Reception

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks while you reconnect with old friends, meet new people, and network with public power leaders from across the nation. Guests are welcome.
April 12, 2026