The Economics of Grid Modernization

The value behind a grid modernization project goes well beyond the price tag, to how these investments support reliability, operational efficiency, customer engagement, and more. Learn practical strategies for building business cases for your projects that showcase the full potential value of the...
March 31, 2026

Building an Operations Center for the Future

If you’re planning or building a new operations center (or hoping to in the near future), then it is important to be familiar with a new slate of construction, technology, and operational improvements. Review the considerations necessary for designing a new system operations center, from integrating...
March 31, 2026

Engineering the Grid for Extreme Events

Extreme weather events are stressing grid reliability and exposing vulnerabilities. Examine engineering strategies for grid hardening, wildfire mitigation, flood protection, storm resilience, and more for your transmission and distribution systems. Learn what steps utilities in regions with high...
March 31, 2026

Happy Hour (Pay Your Own Way)

San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk Hotel, 101 Bowie Street Enjoy cocktails with colleagues, discuss sessions from the day, and sessions you plan to attend on Tuesday before exploring the nearby restaurants and shops along the historic San Antonio Riverwalk.
September 14, 2026

Networking Breakfast

Visit with peers and chat with conference sponsors at this informal breakfast.
September 16, 2026

Closing General Session: Cybercrime, Identity Theft, and Crimes

AI, Cybercrime, Identity Theft, and Crimes Known for his former life as con man, check forger, and impostor between the ages of 15 and 21, Frank Abagnale’s story inspired the Academy Award-nominated feature film, Catch Me If You Can. Abagnale’s unique expertise and first-hand experience now focus on...
April 1, 2026
People speaking at the 2025 Legal and Regulatory Conference

Working Together Through Dynamic Times

How dynamic times for the industry require collaboration and problem solving, and why public power excels at overcoming challenges.
Aerial view of Florida Municipal Power Agency's Mulberry plant
Generation

Maintaining Momentum for Growing Demand

How public power and regulatory agencies are keeping up with increasing demand for generating capacity, while keeping an eye on costs.
substation
Reliability

Riverside County, Imperial Irrigation District Announce Joint Advancement of Key Electricity Infrastructure Projects in Thousand Palms and La Quinta

Riverside County, California, and the Imperial Irrigation District recently announced significant progress on two major electricity infrastructure projects that will support long-term economic growth, job creation, and increased reliability for communities in Thousand Palms, La Quinta, and unincorporated areas.
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Electricity Markets

DOE Recognizes NCPA GM Randy Howard’s Long and Impactful Career of Service in Public Power

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently presented Northern California Power Agency General Manager Randy Howard with a letter of appreciation recognizing his long, impactful career of service in public power.