How APPA is preparing for the national policy and regulatory agenda ahead and how small utilities affect the national public power profile.

Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems has completed a report tied to a UAMPS Gridware Pilot Project to implement and evaluate an advanced grid monitoring system that provides real-time, continuous monitoring of utility poles and distribution infrastructure. APPA on Nov. 20 will be hosting a webinar related to the project.

Appalachian Power on Nov. 14 announced plans to bring small modular reactors to Virginia. Appalachian Power representatives have identified a potential site for an SMR project on company-owned property in Campbell County, Virginia, and plan to begin the Early Site Permit Application process. The

American Electric Power has an agreement in place to secure up to 1 gigawatt of Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cells for data centers and other large energy users who need to quickly power their operations while the grid is built out to accommodate demand.

Scott Corwin, president and CEO of the American Public Power Association, and Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, on Nov. 13 sent a letter to Sens. Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) outlining strong concerns with provisions in S. 4753, the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024.

The Jacksonville, Fla., City Council recently honored retired JEA lineman J.D. Thompson for a heroic lifesaving act on July 17, 1967.