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A collection of perspectives from leaders of longtime APPA member utilities on how the association supports their work and how they serve their communities.
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Security
Efforts to prepare the public power workforce to prioritize a security mindset and do their part to identify and respond to potential threats.
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What inspired utility leaders to found APPA 85 years ago and how today’s public power leaders continue to see the legacy of this founding in their continued connection with the association.
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Generation
Public power entities in Massachusetts are voicing support for an initiative unveiled on Oct. 2 in Massachusetts under which the state is teaming up with University of Massachusetts Lowell to develop “Advanced Nuclear and Fusion Energy Roadmaps” to accelerate the state’s leadership in advanced nuclear and fusion energy technologies.
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Transmission
NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest on Oct. 2 announced the successful energization of the Wolf Creek-Blackberry 345-kilovolt transmission line, completing the 92-mile project within budget and five months ahead of the required in-service date.
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Bills and Rates
Texas public power utility CPS Energy on Oct. 1 said it is ready to help customers who are federal employees affected by the recent U.S. government shutdown, noting it has a variety of assistance programs designed to provide assistance to customers.
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Distributed Energy Resources
The City of Pasadena, California, achieved another significant milestone in its goal to provide 100% carbon free electricity by the end of 2030, as a newly upgraded wind energy facility, Wind Resource II, officially began delivering clean power to the City this summer.
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Electricity Markets
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc. on Oct. 2 announced it has selected GE Vernova to participate in a Proof-of-Concept implementation of the ERCOT Distribution Awareness Platform (EDAP) as part of ERCOT’s Grid Research, Innovation, and Transformation (GRIT) efforts.
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Electricity Markets
Nominations for the American Public Power Association’s Policy Makers Council are being accepted through November 21, 2025.
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Workforce
Colorado Springs Utilities Chief Executive Officer Travas Deal has named Nick Peters as the new Chief System Planning and Projects Officer, effective immediately.