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Microsoft Investigating High-Temperature Superconductor Technology for Data Center Operations

Microsoft is investigating high-temperature superconductor (HTS) technology to understand how its data centers can meet the growing demand for power and how to improve its operational sustainability.
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PublicPowerX Webinar: From Reactive to Resilient: Modern Customer Communications for Public Power Utilities

In this session, we’ll explore how public power utilities are modernizing customer communications by shifting to proactive, repeatable, and compliant messaging across digital channels, helping customers better understand outages, bills, and usage at a time when affordability and trust matter more
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TVA Board Votes to Take Steps Toward Continued Operation of Fossil Plants Beyond Previously Scheduled Retirement Dates

The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors on Feb. 11 voted to take steps toward continued operation of the Kingston and Cumberland Fossil Plants beyond previously scheduled retirement dates.

Crisis Communications

When a crisis strikes, leaders are expected to respond with speed, clarity, and confidence—often in highly charged situations where instincts can work against effective communication. In today’s fast moving media environment, successful crisis communications requires a strategic approach focused on de escalation, trust building, and keeping stakeholders informed. This fast paced session provides practical guidance for managing high stakes situations before they spiral out of control. Participants will learn how to protect credibility, calm stakeholders, and maintain control of the narrative when it matters most.

Topics include:

  • Establishing and maintaining control of the message
  • Using social media to inform rather than inflame
  • Working effectively with reporters during a crisis
  • Navigating differences across TV, print, radio, and online media
  • Responding when legal guidance conflicts with communication needs
  • Communicating during extreme crisis events, including mass casualty incidents
Preconference Seminar
Bruce Hennes
CEO | Hennes Communications
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Energy Storage

Underground Distribution Systems

Part one of the two-part Underground Distribution Systems Series. Learn all about the effective design, construction, operation and maintenance of underground electric distribution systems. Discuss operations, safety and regulatory requirements, and hear from an industry cable application engineer.
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Grid Modernization

Underground Distribution Systems: Virtual Series

This 2-part virtual series features in-depth courses on Underground Distribution Systems. Learn all about the effective planning, design, installation, operation and maintenance and review critical factors involved in the conversion of overhead systems to underground. Discuss how to improve your
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Workforce

Advanced Public Utility Accounting

Part three of the three-part Accounting Fundamental Series. This practical course examines the more complicated aspects of accounting theory and practice to inform planning and decision-making and help execute your day-to-day responsibilities. Earn 12.8 CPE credits.
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Bills and Rates

Electric Work Order & Fixed Asset Accounting

Part two of the three-part Accounting Fundamental Series. This course covers basic and intermediate utility work order and fixed asset concepts and applications. Learn about practical industry processes and the day-to-day realities of accounting for utility construction costs. Earn 6.2 CPE credits
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Bills and Rates

Public Utility Accounting

Part one of the three-part Accounting Fundamental Series. Learn the basics of how the electric utility business works, get a grasp on the ins-and-outs of FERC accounting, and review practical examples of how you can use the FERC USoA. Earn 9.5 CPEs for attending.
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Bills and Rates

Accounting Fundamentals: Three-Part Virtual Series

This three-part virtual series will provide a foundational overview of utility accounting concepts, applications, and theories to inform planning, decision-making and help execute your day-to-day responsibilities.