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Distributed Energy Resources

Nation’s Largest Proposed Solar Project Receives Approval from Oregon Regulators

The country’s largest proposed solar project, Sunstone Solar, received its final approval from the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council.
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Electric Vehicles

Calif. Agency OKs $1.4 Billion Plan to Expand Zero-Emission Transportation Infrastructure

The California Energy Commission on Dec. 11 approved a $1.4 billion investment plan that the agency said will accelerate progress on the state’s electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling goals. “These investments will help deploy infrastructure for light, medium, and heavy-duty zero-emission
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Workforce

Key Accounts Certificate Program

Complete the certificate program curriculum in-person at APPA’s office. Learn from real-world examples, receive tools and templates to apply on the job, and network with colleagues from across the country.
April 21 - 23, 2026
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Safety

APPA Details Update to Safety Awards of Excellence Program

The American Public Power Association’s Safety Awards of Excellence program has been updated and is now available for utilities to review before applications open in January.
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Transmission

MISO Board Approves Historic Transmission Plan to Strengthen Grid Reliability

The Midcontinent ISO Board of Directors on Dec. 12 unanimously approved the largest portfolio of transmission projects in the nation’s history.
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Transmission

NERC Files Interregional Transfer Capability Study with FERC

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation on Nov. 19 filed an interregional Transfer Capability Study with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in advance of a December 2 deadline.
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Safety

Safety Summit

The Safety Summit is a dedicated venue for knowledge sharing, networking, and advancing safety initiatives across the public power community.
April 12 - 15, 2027
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Reliability

Public Power Utilities Eligible to Seek Grid Project Funds in New York State

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Nov. 18 announced $22 million is now available for projects that strengthen and modernize New York’s electric grid.
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Bills and Rates

APPA Files Comments on Proposed New Survey on Residential Utility Disconnects

The American Public Power Association recently filed comments with the Office of Management and Budget in response to an Energy Information Administration proposed survey on residential utility disconnects.
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Energy Storage

Company Announces Plans for Deployment of 57-MW Battery Storage System in Texas

Energy Vault Holdings Inc. on Nov. 8 announced plans for the deployment of a 57 MW/114 MWh Battery Energy Storage System in Scurry County, Texas, as well as the signing of a 10-year offtake agreement with Gridmatic, an AI-enabled power marketer.