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The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on Oct. 21 passed its version of the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) by a bipartisan vote of 18-5. APPA supports FOFA and will continue to advocate for its passage by the full Senate.
The following is a transcript of the October 6, 2025, 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
ISO New England has begun its Transitional Cluster Study, an important milestone in a yearslong reform effort that will create a more efficient process for new generating facilities and elective transmission upgrades to interconnect with the regional power grid, it said.
On October 13, Alabama public power utility Huntsville Utilities presented grants to 10 non-profit organizations as part of its Innovation Dividend Fund program.
Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. and Talen Energy Corporation recently announced a strategic collaboration to develop energy storage capacity across Pennsylvania to help meet the state’s growing demand and support artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The collaboration focuses on leveraging Eos’
The Port of Oakland, California, recently announced two critical achievements in its pursuit to become the “cleanest and greenest” port in the United States. In 2024, a record 86% of the electricity the Port provided to tenants and facilities came from renewable and zero-carbon sources. The Port
Grays Harbor PUD’s proposed 2026 budget includes $122.8 million in expenses, with $61.5 million allocated for power purchases and $16.2 million set aside for capital projects.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is accelerating America’s energy dominance through investments in advanced nuclear, grid modernization, and strategic partnerships to position the Tennessee Valley, and the nation, to lead the global energy race, it said on Nov. 6.
The following is a transcript of the Nov. 3, 2025, 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
Prompted by the National Weather Service Red Flag Warning for Travis County, Texas, on Sunday and increased wildfire risk to the area, Texas public power utility Austin Energy is using extra safety precautions to protect the community by activating its enhanced powerline safety settings.