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Environment

APPA Submits Comments on EPA's Phase I Good Neighbor Plan Reconsideration

The American Public Power Association on March 23 filed comments supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Phase 1 reconsideration of the Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
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Safety

APPA Files Comments in Response to FCC Notice on “Unleashing American Drone Dominance”

The American Public Power Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Edison Electric Institute, and the Large Public Power Council filed comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission's notice on Unleashing American Drone Dominance.
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Bonds and Financing

APPA Asks Treasury for Bond Guidance on Contracts with Large Customers and Existing Facilities Purchases

APPA on Dec. 12 sent a request for guidance to Treasury Assistant Secretary Kenneth Kies in relation to private use regulations for output facilities.
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Environment

APPA Files Comments on Proposed WOTUS Rule

The American Public Power Association on Jan. 5 filed comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s and the Army Corps of Engineers' proposal to revise the definition of Waters of the United States.
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Environment

APPA Submits Comments on Regional Haze ANPRM

APPA on Dec. 1 submitted high-level comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) for revisions to the regional haze state plan requirements.
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Transmission

Electric Utilities 101: Two-Part Virtual Series

This two-part virtual course will provide a high-level, non-technical introduction to how the electric power system works, the key components an equipment used, and industry trends reshaping today’s grid and tomorrow’s utilities.
May 19 - 21, 2026
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Customer Service

Imperial Irrigation District Boosts Customer Engagement and Efficiency with Texting

Five years ago, Imperial Irrigation District (IID) relied primarily on social media to communicate outage information—without a way to reach customers directly. All that changed in 2021 when IID tapped Arcos TextPower, implementing a messaging system in two phases.
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Electricity Markets

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.
October 11 - 14, 2026
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Community Engagement

Easton Utilities Completes High-Speed Internet Infrastructure Project

Talbot County, Maryland, has become the first county in the state to reach 100% of locations with access to high-speed internet. The infrastructure project was completed by Maryland public power utility Easton Utilities.
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Generation

IID Announces Public Review and Comment Period on Proposed Large Load Tariff

California public power utility Imperial Irrigation District’s Board on May 15 directed the release of a proposed Large Load Tarriff for a 30-day public comment and stakeholder period.