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Reliability
Idaho Falls Power was honored with the "System Improvement Award" at the Utah Associated Municipal Power System 2025 Annual Member Meeting. “This award recognizes utilities that have made significant improvements in electric service and reliability for their customers and this year, we are being
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Electricity Markets
The North American Energy Standards Board in December announced the adoption of NAESB Business Practice Standards to support Western Interconnection Loading Relief (WLR), a new flow-based approach for managing congestion on the bulk electric grid.
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Environment
The American Public Power Association on Jan. 5 filed comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s and the Army Corps of Engineers' proposal to revise the definition of Waters of the United States.
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Energy Storage
Alabama public power utility Huntsville Utilities in December took delivery of an 83,000-pound battery for a grid load management project.
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Transmission
The Midcontinent ISO on Jan. 6 announced the selected developers for two transmission projects that MISO said will strengthen reliability and support the region’s long-term energy need

Photo Opportunity

RP 3 designees and Safety Award honorees can get their photos taken.
March 31, 2026

Networking Break

Join networking breaks in the Sponsor Showcase between sessions to reset and recharge. This is an opportunity to visit with sponsors who are developing cutting-edge tools and technologies to help tackle challenges the communities in public power face.
September 15, 2026

Bridging the Generational Gap with Safety Training

Utility leaders are adapting their safety training and programs to align with a broader set of expectations and learning styles among the current and next generation of workers. Learn what strategies help bridge generational gaps in your safety programs and how public power has successfully...
March 31, 2026