Bonds and Financing
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.
Energy Efficiency
Reading Municipal Light Department is partnering with Reading Cooperative Bank to bring the Massachusetts public power utility’s customers a new Heat Pump 0% Interest Loan incentive.
Generation
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), along with a number of cosponsors, recently introduced H.R. 2160, the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act.
Community Engagement
In a recent interview with APPA, Karen Kelley, Chief Operations Officer at Oregon public power utility Eugene Water and Electric Board, discusses how EWEB is proactively working to improve water resiliency.
Generation
Alpha Generation, LLC recently announced it has submitted plans to supply approximately 450 megawatts of additional electric generation at four existing power stations across Maryland, New Jersey and Ohio.