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Generation

Arizona Regulators Approve Proposal to Ensure Electric Cooperative Customers Don’t Pay for Large-Load Growth

The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a joint application by several electric cooperatives that creates a streamlined process to protect its existing ratepayers from the costs of new transmission and infrastructure demands brought on by new large-load customers.
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Reliability

APPA Members Earn Natural Gas System Operational Achievement Recognition

The American Public Gas Association recently recognized 2026 System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) program winners, which included a number of APPA members.
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Reliability

DOE Directs MISO, Utility to Ensure 1,420-MW Coal-Fired Plant Remains Available

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright recently issued an emergency order directing the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), in coordination with Consumers Energy, to ensure that the 1,420-megawatt J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan is available to operate.
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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

Public Power Officials Detail Strategies Tied to Storm and Emergency Operations

Public power executives discussed their experience with extreme events and how their storm and emergency operations plans support resilience for utilities and the communities they serve.
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Reliability

EWEB to Maintain Wildfire Safety Settings for Certain Neighborhoods for Remainder of Summer

Oregon public power utility Eugene Water & Electric Board will keep power lines in neighborhoods at higher risk for wildfire on wildfire safety settings for the rest of the summer, it reported on Aug. 13.
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Customer Service

LADWP Deploys New Solutions, Updates to Service Connection Standards and Requirements

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has deployed new solutions and updates to service connection standards and requirements under the Power Ready LA initiative and Mayor Karen Bass’ Executive Directive 19, LADWP said on Aug. 13.