Community Engagement
Texas public power utility New Braunfels Utilities hosted an Emergency Preparedness Event on August 2 that was designed to equip New Braunfels residents with essential knowledge, tools and resources to stay safe, informed and connected during severe weather and other emergencies.
Reliability
The Fremont Department of Utilities, a Nebraska public power utility, in July announced its successful application for the Nebraska Grid Resiliency Grant Program, which is funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Workforce
The ultimate venue for public power lineworkers to demonstrate their skill and knowledge while competing for professional recognition.
Security
The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy on Feb. 4 approved by voice vote five cybersecurity-related bills.
Grid Modernization
EPB of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Vanderbilt University in December announced plans to establish the Institute for Quantum Innovation, further positioning Chattanooga -- and Tennessee -- as a national hub for advancing quantum science and technology.
Environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule in December extending compliance deadlines in the 2024 Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELGs) for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category rule.
Generation
The New York Power Authority on Jan. 7 announced a robust response to solicitations issued in October 2025 seeking potential host communities and development partners as part of an initiative to develop advanced nuclear power.
Community Engagement
In an interview with APPA, David Reyes, General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power in California, provides details on the installation of a utility scale battery energy storage system and discusses the utility’s community engagement efforts including an interactive community open house held by PWP.

3-phase transformers serve essential customers such as hospitals, factories, agriculture and data centers and are often the most expensive asset in the distribution system. They are part of the invisible grid, often below grade or in vaults. 

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Generation
Illinois utility Commonwealth Edison recently announced the first set of new Transmission Security Agreements (TSAs) “designed to protect customers and ensure fairness in the cost of connecting and providing transmission service to new large loads requesting service from the grid.”