Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff on March 20 issued its annual State of the Markets report for 2024 to provide the industry and public with key information on market conditions and emerging issues in natural gas and electricity markets as well as significant market trends and fundamentals for the year.

President Trump recently signed an Executive Order titled, “Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness.” The EO directs the federal government to review all national preparedness and response policies.

An agreement between the Cascade Water Alliance and Tacoma Water, a division of Washington State’s Tacoma Public Utilities, to supply water to Cascade customers starting in 2041, was approved by the Tacoma City Council at a recent council meeting.

Ongoing efforts by the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho to reduce energy consumption have been recognized with the Idaho Award for Leadership in Energy Efficiency.

The American Public Power Association has launched a municipal bond advocacy page that includes a summary of its key messages on the issue, links to related news, and links to supporting documents.

The Clallam Public Utility District Board of Commissioners has approved an update to the utility’s meter policy, addressing the increasing difficulty in procuring analog meters and the dwindling inventory.