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Community Engagement

Regional Partners Secure $14.7 Million to Strengthen Flood Warning Capabilities in Kerr County, Texas

As Kerr County, Texas, continues to strengthen its resilience following recent flood events, a significant achievement for the region is underway: securing advanced flood-warning infrastructure to better protect communities along the Guadalupe River, the Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB) said on Feb. 20.
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Workforce

Lineman Hopefuls Compete for Spots in SRP Apprenticeship Program at Grunt Olympics

On March 6, the Salt River Project’s Lineman Apprenticeship Program is hosting the Grunt Olympics, a physical agility test that brings together dozens of program hopefuls looking to become journeymen/linemen.
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TVA Power Service Shops Expansion Brings State-of-the-Art Equipment and Cost Savings

The Tennessee Valley Authority celebrated the ribbon-cutting and dedication of a new Pietro-Carnaghi Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) at the Power Service Shops in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
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Bills and Rates

The Utility Finance Toolkit: Planning, Cost of Service, and Rate Design

This three-part virtual series will provide a foundational overview of cost of service, from basic concepts to leveraging data for decision making. Review rate trends and strategies from utilities across the nation and hear how others are integrating distributed energy resources and restructuring
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Workforce

New LES Job Shadow Program Gives High School Students the Opportunity to Explore Career Paths

The following is a transcript of the Feb. 9, 2026, 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 News
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Energy Efficiency

Lincoln Electric System Offering Incentives to Help Residential and Business Customers Make Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Lincoln Electric System is offering incentives through its Sustainable Energy Program to help residential and business customers make energy-efficiency upgrades, the Nebraska public power utility said on Feb. 10.
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Transmission

Microsoft Investigating High-Temperature Superconductor Technology for Data Center Operations

Microsoft is investigating high-temperature superconductor (HTS) technology to understand how its data centers can meet the growing demand for power and how to improve its operational sustainability.
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Generation

TVA Board Votes to Take Steps Toward Continued Operation of Fossil Plants Beyond Previously Scheduled Retirement Dates

The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors on Feb. 11 voted to take steps toward continued operation of the Kingston and Cumberland Fossil Plants beyond previously scheduled retirement dates.