The City Commission of Lakeland, Fla., on Nov. 6 approved an agreement related to plans by Florida public power utility Lakeland Electric to pursue a pilot microgrid project.
While the referendum to create a community-owned utility did not pass, the effort brought increased attention to public power and the value it provides to the communities it serves.
Sixty-six public power utilities have earned a Smart Energy Provider designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost, and sustainable electric service.
Sixty-seven public power electric utilities and utility organizations earned Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards from the American Public Power Association. The awards were presented this week at APPA’s Customer...
LUMA Energy on Nov. 2 announced the launch of a Customer Battery Energy Sharing initiative, a battery emergency demand response program, to help improve service reliability for customers in Puerto Rico. This pilot program will provide participating solar customers with battery storage systems an
Nine public power utilities have been recognized by the American Public Power Association with Public Power Customer Satisfaction Awards for providing excellent service to their communities.