Customer Service
College Station Utilities, which serves College Station community members, has seen higher customer satisfaction since implementing text messaging.
Electricity Markets
Chelan PUD commissioners voted on Oct. 20 for the Washington State PUD to join Southwest Power Pool’s Markets+.
Generation
Helion, a Washington State-based fusion energy company, recently announced that it has been granted a Conditional Use Permit from Chelan County, Washington, to start the next phase of development of the world’s first commercial fusion power plant.
Reliability
Sioux Center Municipal Utilities recently received a WattStar Award from Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) at Technology Days 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Workforce
Build the skills needed to lead with clarity, confidence, trust, and integrity. Part 1 of APPA's Leadership Toolkit: Four-Part Series.
Community Engagement
At a time when energy affordability is front of mind for many, Western Massachusetts public power utilities and their joint action agency are highlighting the lower rates and economic development benefits of municipal light plants (MLPs) in the Commonwealth.
Distributed Energy Resources
Geronimo Power recently announced the start of onsite construction at its 150-megawatt Bee Hollow Solar project in St. Clair County, Illinois within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator market.
Grid Modernization
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
Workforce
Advance your ability to influence, spark collaboration, encourage problem solving, and lead through change. Part 3 of APPA's Leadership Toolkit: Four-Part Series.
Workforce
Reflect on your leadership style and practical strategies for motivating teams, giving feedback, and solving problems. Part 2 of APPA's Leadership Toolkit: Four-Part Series.