In the event a cyber incident affects utility systems, public power leaders can turn to the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council’s Cyber Mutual Assistance program. The program brings together industry cybersecurity experts to assist in incident response and to share information on threats to the industry.

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Generation
A landmark agreement with Tribes and federal agencies to guide the future of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project will be considered by a Seattle City Council Committee this month, Seattle City Light said. “This marks a major milestone in the Skagit relicensing process,” said Mayor Katie Wilson.
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Bills and Rates
Santee Cooper is offering bill credits to customers who enroll their smart thermostat in the new Santee Cooper Rewards demand response program.
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Bonds and Financing
Fitch Ratings has assigned a “AA” rating on New Smyrna Beach Utilities Commission’s series 2026 revenue bonds and has affirmed the “AA” rating on NSB's outstanding series 2020 bonds.
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Reliability
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory is propelling grid resilience through a partnership with EPB that will demonstrate advanced microgrid capabilities to reduce customer power outages.
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Reliability
The Imperial Irrigation District has adopted the District’s 2026–2027 Strategic Plan, “establishing a focused, action-oriented roadmap designed to strengthen water and power reliability, modernize operations, and position the District to meet future challenges while continuing to deliver safe
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Generation
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company is entering into power purchase agreements for hydropower on behalf of several member municipal light plants.
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Workforce
In a recent interview with APPA, Robin Schoettlin, Recruiting and Outreach Senior Specialist at Nebraska public power utility Lincoln Electric System, details a new LES initiative that aims to provide high school students with a structured opportunity to observe, learn from, and interact with professionals in a real work environment.
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Community Engagement
At a Northeast Public Power Association Board Meeting this month in Biddeford, Maine, the NEPPA Board elected two new board members.