Electricity Markets
NewGen Strategies & Solutions recently released a feasibility study of the Hudson Valley Power Authority Act.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
The American Public Power Association recently joined a group of other trade associations in a letter sent to key lawmakers offering strong support for H.R.4669, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act.
Distributed Energy Resources
Hull Wind II, a 1.8-megawatt wind turbine operated by the Hull Municipal Light Plant (HMLP), has been demolished. The turbine, manufactured by Vestas, was commissioned in May 2006 and was built atop the town’s partially capped landfill. The adaptive re-use of this location was a landmark move that
Reliability
After more than a year of stakeholder engagement, analyzing costs and conducting third-party studies on its overhead and underground electrical distribution system, Texas public power utility Austin Energy announced its Electric System Resiliency Plan (ESRP) to develop a stronger, smarter and more reliable electric system for Austin, Texas.
Community Engagement
The following is a transcript of the Sept. 15, 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

Welcome Reception

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks while you reconnect with old friends, meet new people, and network with public power leaders from across the nation. Guests are welcome.

Welcome Address

APPA President & CEO Scott Corwin
Scott Corwin
President & CEO | American Public Power Association

Keynote: Navigating Global Risk, Geopolitics, and the Opportunities of Tomorrow

Understanding the impact of world events that are unfolding is critical to assessing future risks and opportunities. Each industry is affected in different ways by world events—from energy, infrastructure and finance to manufacturing, supply chains and technology. And turmoil in hot spots such as China, Iran, Russia and Ukraine demands that leaders gain better insights into emerging threats, opportunities and risks.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers
Former National Security Agency Director and head of US Cyber Command and the Central Security Service; Senior Fellow and Professor | Northwestern University

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Networking Lunch

Continue the conversation and connect with your fellow public power leaders over lunch hosted by APPA.