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Generation
A snapshot of stats to clear up common misconceptions about AI and energy consumption.
Icons representing the core elements of a sound utility AI policy - including definitions, use limits, procedures, and enforcement
Workforce
A breakdown of the components in an effective policy to explain when, why, and how employees can use artificial intelligence.
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Reliability
The Florida Municipal Power Agency has recognized municipal electric utilities with Florida Public Power Reliability Awards, honoring the utilities’ achievements in delivering reliable electricity to their customers. The Agency presented the awards at its Board of Directors meeting on July 15 in
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Reliability
Public power leaders from across the U.S. gathered this week in Washington, D.C., for the American Public Power Association Policy Makers Council's annual fly-in.
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Community Engagement
Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving power sector, public power leaders speaking at the American Public Power Association’s 2026 National Conference detailed how they are proactively engaging with customers and emphasized the need to remain nimble when it comes to decision making.
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At a meeting held during its annual conference in Palm Beach, Fla., the Florida Municipal Electric Association on July 15 installed a new slate of officers to preside over the organization’s board of directors.
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Reliability
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directed the North American Electric Reliability Corporation to act by the end of 2026 to finalize registry criteria and initial Reliability Standards pertaining to the integration of computational loads on the bulk power system.
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Electricity Markets
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on July 16 ordered the California Independent System Operator Corporation and Southwest Power Pool to detail their progress in coordinating operations along their seams.
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Generation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on July 16 unanimously approved measures to simplify its National Environmental Policy Act review procedures for hydropower-related actions with minimal environmental impact.