Safety
State lawmakers are proposing legislation that imposes greater penalties for assaults against electric utility workers.
New Orleans, Louisiana, June 10, 2025 — Twenty-four individuals and nine utilities were recognized for service to the American Public Power Association and the public power industry during APPA’s National...
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
The American Public Power Association on May 15 filed comments with the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council in response to its request for information on experiences with FEMA disaster response, recovery, and preparedness programs.
Workforce
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power celebrated the 33rd annual LADWP Lineman’s Rodeo with some major wins during this important skills competition, which was held on May 17. Six LADWP teams placed in the top 10 in the various competition events.
Security
A coalition that includes the American Public Power Association is urging Congress to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 before it expires on September 30, 2025.
Electricity Markets
The Imperial Irrigation District has signed implementation agreements formalizing its commitment to join both the California Independent System Operator’s existing Western Energy Imbalance Market and the planned Extended Day-Ahead Market that will launch next spring.