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Security

APPA Urges the FAA to Protect Electric Infrastructure from Drones

The American Public Power Association joined other electric trade associations in filing on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed rule for establishing drone flight restrictions over critical infrastructure.
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Distributed Energy Resources

Ames, Iowa, Community Members Invited to Tour Solar Farm

The public power community of Ames, Iowa, is offering community members the opportunity to learn more about solar energy production and take a guided tour of the SunSmart Ames Solar Farm on Aug. 27.
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Energy Efficiency

Austin Energy's Small Business Bundle Boosts Efficiency, Lowers Costs for Local Businesses

Texas public power utility Austin Energy is offering a Small Business Bundle designed to help qualifying small businesses and nonprofits reduce energy use, lower operating costs and upgrade aging equipment.
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Environment

Kaukauna Utilities Breaks Ground on New Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant

Wisconsin public power utility Kaukauna Utilities recently broke ground on its new reverse osmosis water treatment plant.
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Grid Modernization

IonQ and EPB Partner to Launch Tennessee Quantum Communications Research Center

IonQ, a quantum platform company, and Tennessee public power utility EPB on Aug. 3 announced plans for the Tennessee Quantum Communications Research Center.
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Reliability

Department of Energy Closes Loan to Strengthen Puerto Rico’s Grid

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) on Aug. 5 announced it has closed a $489.4 million loan to Amanecer Puerto Rico LLC, a subsidiary of Pattern Energy, to strengthen Puerto Rico’s electric grid.