Bonds and Financing

Moody’s Affirms Stable Bond Rating for Gainesville Regional Utilities

Moody’s Ratings affirmed the bond rating of Florida public power utility Gainesville Regional Utilities at Aa3 with a stable outlook on July 3.
Generation

Zeeland Board of Public Works Launches Strategic Power Planning Initiative 

Michigan public power utility Zeeland Board of Public Works is launching a major initiative this summer to update its long-term plan for how the community is powered.
Customer Service

EPB Earns National Recognition for Customer Payment Portal Success

Chartwell, a national organization that supports innovation in the utility industry, has awarded Tennessee public power utility EPB its 2025 Gold Award for Excellence for upgrading the way customers manage and pay their bills.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

Hurricane Preparation Activities Detailed by Florida Municipal Electric Association Executive Director Amy Zubaly

The following is a transcript of the June 30, 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
Generation

Ohio Regulators Order Utility to Create Data Center Specific Tariff

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on July 9 issued an order directing AEP Ohio to file new tariffs applying to data centers.
Bills and Rates

CPS Energy Details Benefits of Tool to Simplify Access to Assistance Programs

San Antonio, Texas-based public power utility CPS Energy recently detailed the benefits of the Assistance Finder, a streamlined tool that makes it easier for customers to apply for bill assistance.