Strategic Management System Management for Resilient Grids

A public power utility’s distribution system is its most visible and valuable asset. It is essential to business success and connected to every customer. In addition to delivering energy reliably and safely to a traditional electrical load base, today’s distribution system must be robust in its...

Conducting Thorough Incident Investigations

Gain the knowledge and tools necessary to conduct thorough incident investigations, including overseeing effective root cause analyses. Truly understanding the underlying causes of workplace incidents creates the foundation for implementing corrective actions that prevent future occurrences. Walk...
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Bonds and Financing

OMPA Successfully Closes on Power Supply System Revenue and Refunding Bonds

On October 23, the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority successfully closed on its $266.98 million Power Supply System Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A -- a major step in strengthening the long-term reliability and affordability of power for its 43 member cities, OMPA reported in the latest issue of its Outlet newsletter.
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Generation

Report Examines Ability of Coal and Gas Generation to Meet Expected U.S. Peak Demand Growth

With the U.S. preparing for approximately 90 gigawatts of peak demand growth through 2030, gas and coal generation will only be able to meet about 37 GW of this growth, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.
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Bonds and Financing

Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, MRES Celebrate Recently Completed Bond Sale

Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Missouri River Energy Services and its members recently celebrated a recently completed bond sale that will save millions in future debt service payments.
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Reliability

Department of Energy Extends Operation of Pennsylvania Generation Units

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Nov. 25 issued an emergency order directing the PJM Interconnection, in coordination with Constellation Energy, to ensure Units 3 and 4 of the Eddystone Generating Station in Pennsylvania remain available for operation. “The production of electricity from the