Principles of Cyber-Enabled Sabotage and Critical Function Assurance
Explore the evolving cyber threat landscape and the critical role engineering plays in protecting utility operations.
August 27, 2026 - September 3, 2026
The following is a transcript of the July 13, 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
The Federal Communications Commission on July 28 added foreign produced power inverters to its list of products that are deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the U.S. or the safety and security of U.S. persons.
ContourGlobal has executed a large-scale power purchase agreement with Tesla for Project Sterling, a hybrid solar and battery energy storage project located in Arizona’s Western Area Power Administration region, with firm transmission rights into the California ISO market.
City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., has completed construction on its Blackman battery energy storage system, the utility’s first large-scale battery project in Springfield.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey recently announced a multibillion-dollar energy investment in Grant County that will add 2.6 gigawatts of new natural gas generation for the region, marking another major step toward the Governor's 50 by 50 generation plan.