Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

APPA Voices Support for the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act, Urges Member Utilities to Take Action

The American Public Power Association recently joined a group of other trade associations in a letter sent to key lawmakers offering strong support for H.R.4669, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act.
Electricity Markets

Feasibility Study Examines Possible Purchase of IOU in New York State, Creation of Public Power Entity

NewGen Strategies & Solutions recently released a feasibility study of the Hudson Valley Power Authority Act.
Energy Efficiency

BPA Administrator John Hairston Receives Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Award

On Dec. 8, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance recognized the Bonneville Power Administration's Administrator and CEO John Hairston during the organization's Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards ceremony.
Energy Storage

CPS Energy RFP Seeks Up to 500 MW of Additional Battery Storage

Texas public power utility CPS Energy has issued a Request for Proposals to acquire up to 500 megawatts of additional battery storage.
Reliability

Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District Receives Grid Resilience Grant

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs recently awarded $15.6 million for four grid resiliency projects that will strengthen and modernize Arizona’s power grid against wildfires, extreme weather, and other disasters. Included among the funding recipients is the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District.
Community Engagement

Salem, Va., City Council Honors Soon-to-be-Retired Electric Department Director A.K. Briele

The City Council of Salem, Va., honored A.K. Briele, who is retiring from his position as city Electric Department Director at the end of the year, by proclaiming December 11, 2025, "A.K. Briele Day" in Salem.