The American Public Power Association in late June filed comments in response to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pre-rulemaking proceeding in which it seeks feedback from stakeholders as the agency considers revisions to EPA’s regional haze rule.

The American Public Power Association is seeking clarification of several aspects of a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency notice of proposed rulemaking to implement cyber incident reporting requirements for critical infrastructure entities.

At its June meeting, the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency Board authorized IMEA management to negotiate a contract with a solar developer to be the sole off taker of energy from a 150-MW Illinois solar facility that could achieve commercial operation as soon as December 31, 2026.

The Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority recently appointed Ed Bielarski interim Chief Executive Officer of Florida public power utility Gainesville Regional Utilities during a board meeting.

Oregon public power utility McMinnville Water & Light is accepting comments on its draft Integrated Resource Plan.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recently said that they want to expand a low-interest loan program to fund generation additions in the state to $10 billion.