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Registrants who cancel in writing by the deadline (June 22, 2026) are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $100 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after June 22 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for the 2026 APPA National Conference and preconference seminars only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel on or before specified dates are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund of their registration fee.

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Legal & Regulatory Conference

An unparalleled professional development and networking opportunity for attorneys and regulatory personnel to get updates on federal legislative and regulatory changes impacting public power.
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Michigan Public Power Agency Solar Project Enters Commercial Operation

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Lincoln Electric System Expands Terry Bundy Plant with GE Vernova Gas Turbines

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PacifiCorp to Sell Washington Service Area to Portland General Electric for $1.9 Billion

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Reliability

Department of Energy Renews Emergency Order for Continued Availability of Coal-Fired Plant in Michigan

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Feb. 17 renewed an emergency order that directs the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, in coordination with Consumers Energy, to ensure that the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Mich., remains available for operation "and to employ economic dispatch to minimize costs for the American people," the Department of Energy said.
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OMPA Welcomes Brad Hans as New General Manager

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