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The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 6 announced a $2.2 billion investment in the nation’s grid for eight projects across 18 states aimed at protecting against growing threats of extreme weather events, lowering costs for communities and catalyzing additional grid capacity to meet load growth stemming from an increase in manufacturing and data centers.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has reached an agreement with PJM Interconnection tied to PJM’s capacity auctions.
ISO New England on Feb. 2 said that it is reviewing the Trump Administration’s announcement related to tariffs on imports from Canada, including energy.
Public power utilities can be affected by federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The American Public Power Association relays and analyzes the latest developments on relevant environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and the Resource
People who live in communities served by public power utilities aren’t just customers of the utility – they are also its owners. Public power utility staff, from senior management to front line workers, are serving their neighbors, families, and friends. Serving the community is the public power
A growing number of public power utilities get electricity generated from a mix of energy sources. APPA shares news, research, and best practices on renewable resources including solar, geothermal, water, and wind – and how public power utilities can incorporate these sources into their local
Tax-exempt municipal bonds are a cornerstone for public power infrastructure. Municipal bonds financed $2 trillion in infrastructure investments over the last decade, including investments in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution. Limiting or eliminating the tax-exempt status of
The American Public Power Association is helping member utilities across the country create a more resilient and secure electric grid that is prepared for both cyber and physical threats. Public power utilities are working with their communities, states, and the federal government to ensure
Public power utilities across the U.S. employ more than 96,000 people. Under a strategic initiative for workforce development, the American Public Power Association helps member utilities take on challenges in four areas — recruitment and retention, succession planning and staff development
Public power utilities know that the relationship with their customers is paramount. Employees at public power utilities identify customer service as a key component of their job – whether they manage customer service centers or work in the field. As the energy industry evolves, so do customer