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Community Engagement

Twenty-six Individuals, Ten Utilities Win National Public Power Awards at APPA's National Conference

Twenty-six individuals and ten utilities were recognized for service to the American Public Power Association and the public power industry during APPA’s National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Security

House Approves Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Program Reauthorization

The House on June 29 approved H.R. 7128, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, by a vote of 373-15. APPA supports the bill.
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Electricity Markets

IMEA President and CEO Doug Brown Details Steps Taken to Achieve Top-Tier Ratings from Credit Rating Agencies

The following is a transcript of the May 18, 2026, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA's news
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Reliability

APPA Praises House Passage of Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act

The House on June 29 passed by voice vote H.R. 7266, the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act.
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Reliability

Truckee Donner PUD Urges Customers to Prepare for Wildfire Safety Power Outages

With wildfire season now underway, California public power utility Truckee Donner Public Utility District is urging customers to prepare for the possibility of prolonged power outages.
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Distributed Energy Resources

Lincoln Electric System Issues RFI for Renewable Energy Projects That Could Potentially Secure Tax Credits

Lincoln Electric System has issued a request for information related to wind and/or solar projects that could potentially leverage outgoing federal tax credits if contracted through a power purchase agreement with a proven developer.