Gary Gibson, President and CEO of City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., on April 24 announced his plan to retire in early 2025. He has held numerous leadership roles at CU and with many utility industry organizations during his 34-year career.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on April 23 approved a proposed rule to streamline the National Environmental Policy Act review process for advanced nuclear reactors. APPA supports efforts within Congress and the NRC to streamline the regulatory process for new and existing nuclear power plants while maintaining nuclear safety.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 22 announced 60 selectees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All grant competition to deliver residential solar projects across the U.S. The 60 selectees under the $7 billion Solar for All program will provide funds to states, territories, Tribal governments, municipalities, and nonprofits across the country

The Lansing Board of Water & Light, a Michigan public power utility, has launched a new demand response program for its residential electric customers. The program allows eligible customers with certain brands and models of smart thermostats to reduce energy usage by allowing the BWL to slightly adjust the thermostat settings during “energy events.”

Vennela Yadhati, Vice President for Renewable Project Development at the New York Power Authority, has been recognized on the list of Trailblazers in Clean Energy by City & State New York.

The Board of Trustees for Texas public power utility CPS Energy approved a contract selecting Oracle America as the vendor for the utility’s new Enterprise Resource Planning platform. The approved contract for the software is valued at $70 million.