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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

Public Power Is Responsive

The many facets of responsiveness – and how public power’s accountability to the communities they serve drives what they do.
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Security

Strengthening Substation Safety

Why MEAG Power is training law enforcement and other first responders across its participant communities in Georgia on substation safety.
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Springfield Utility Board’s Tracy Sutten Details Role as Resource Planning Manager, Discusses Generator Loan Programs

The following is a transcript of the April 27, 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
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Reliability

DOE Authorizes PJM to Deploy Backup Generation Resources at Data Centers and Other Major Facilities

The U.S. Department of Energy on May 18 issued an emergency order authorizing the PJM Interconnection to deploy backup generation resources at data centers and other major facilities.
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TS Conductor Opens New South Carolina Manufacturing Facility for Advanced Conductors

TS Conductor recently announced the opening and start of operations at its newest manufacturing plant in Hardeeville, South Carolina.
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Electricity Markets

FERC Commissioner David LaCerte Confirmed for Second Term

The U.S. Senate on May 18 confirmed David LaCerte for a second term as Commissioner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, extending his appointment until June 30, 2031.