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Reliability
The ways public power utilities are exploring responsible AI usage, and where risks and concerns remain.
Scott Corwin and Lincoln Electric System CEO Emeka Anyanwu at APPA's 2026 National Conference in Boston.
Grid Modernization
Scott Corwin on the different ways that public power is addressing the rise in artificial intelligence and the associated data center development.
Greenville Utilities Commission staff attending an AI training
Workforce
How public power utilities are helping employees to explore and understand how to use AI-based tools in ways that are secure, ethical, and helpful for utility jobs.
Downtown Statesville, NC, in the early evening. Photo courtesy Geoff Wood
Community Engagement
Read why public power utilities can be ideal partners with prospective data centers in ways that uphold their customer-focused mission.
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Security
How AI is enhancing capabilities for utilities and threat actors alike, and considerations for your cybersecurity program.
Public power resiliency specialist using a tablet for grid monitoring.
Reliability
How  AI and cloud-based platforms are helping utilities to move from being reactive to being resilient — and keep pace with modern operations. 
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Generation
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill on July 13 signed the Power NJ Act, launching the state’s procurement process for new nuclear energy.
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Transmission
On June 25, Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, represented through its agent Missouri River Energy Services, and Otter Tail Power Company received a written order from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approving a route permit for the Big Stone South to Alexandria 345-kilovolt transmission line.
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Electricity Markets
The PJM Interconnection on July 14 announced the results of its 2028/2029 Base Residual Auction, which secured 138,318 MW of unforced capacity generation (UCAP) and demand response to meet projected electricity needs.
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Community Engagement
BrightRidge Broadband has proven to be incredibly successful for Tennessee public power utility BrightRidge since it launched in 2019 and Jeff Dykes, CEO of BrightRidge, sees the business as a legacy project.