Environment

FERC Revises Regulations on the Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act 

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on June 30 voted unanimously to revise its regulations on the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act and issued a staff manual outlining the revised procedures.
Generation

Google Signs PPA for 200 MW from Virginia Fusion Power Plant

Google and Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) on June 30 announced that Google has signed a power purchase agreement for 200 megawatts of electricity from CFS’ inaugural ARC power plant.
Bonds and Financing

City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., to Save Customers $1.3 Million Annually Through Bond Refunding, Issuing New Bonds at Lower Interest Rate

City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., will save customers approximately $1.3 million each year by refunding its revenue bonds and issuing new bonds at a lower interest rate, the public power utility said on June 27.
Electricity Markets

SPP’s Markets+ Phase Two Development Begins with Secured Financing

Markets+, the Southwest Power Pool’s western day-ahead and real-time market, reached a major milestone this week as it entered the second phase of development, backed by secured financing to cover the $150 million needed for full market implementation.
Reliability

Key Findings from Report on Benefits of Public Power Detailed by MMEA Executive Director Katie Abraham

The following is a transcript of the May 26, 2025, 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
Customer Service

Public Power Lends a Hand

How public power utilities are providing energy assistance to customers in need.