New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced economic development awards from the New York Power Authority that will spur more than $104 million in capital investment and support 287 jobs in Western New York and the North Country.

OCI Energy, CPS Energy, and their project teams on May 19 gathered in southeastern Bexar County, Texas, to mark the official start of construction on the Alamo City Battery Energy Storage System.

Merced Irrigation District is considering a proposal to update its electric rates that would result in reduced costs for many of its customers.

A siting feasibility study found that Sutherland, Beatrice, Brownville, and Norfolk are the top four communities in Nebraska best suited to host a next generation nuclear facility, based on current infrastructure and siting criteria, the Nebraska Public Power District said on May 20.

The following is a transcript of the May 11, 2026, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA's News