Storm Hardening with Spacer Cable: Improving Resilience and Reliability

A severe ice storm in December 2008 exposed significant vulnerabilities in New England’s overhead distribution systems, leading to extended outages and difficult restoration efforts. In response, the Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments invested in targeted system hardening, including the...
June 30, 2026

How Utilities Are Using AI

There are myriad practical ways to incorporate AI into utility operations, from tools to bolster reliability, improve efficiency, and support customer service. Hear about real-world applications — from demand forecasting and anomaly detection to predictive maintenance, customer service automation...
June 30, 2026

General Session

Presentation of National Awards Recognizing excellence in public power leadership What’s Ahead for the Global Economy and Energy Markets
June 30, 2026
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Community Engagement

Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners Elects New Officers and Welcomes New Members

The Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners has elected new leaders and welcomed Mayor Karen Bass’ newest appointments to the board overseeing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
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Generation

Large Generator Expected to Arrive at OPPD's Turtle Creek Station

Another massive piece of power equipment will soon be making its way to Omaha Public Power District’s Turtle Creek Station. It’s part of a planned expansion of the plant to help us reliably meet the growing demand for electricity in our service territory, OPPD said on Feb. 4.
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Generation

TVA Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

The Tennessee Valley Authority on Feb. 3 reported $3 billion in total operating revenues on 40 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity sales for the three months ending on Dec. 31, 2025.