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Workforce

Inaugural Municipal Lineworkers Training Conference in Nebraska Offers Training While Constructing Facility for Future Years

Nearly 90 electric lineworkers representing approximately 40 public power utilities came together recently over three days in Grand Island, Neb., to receive hands-on training while building a training facility for future public power lineworkers. The inaugural Heartland Municipal Lineworkers
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Electricity Markets

SPP, CAISO Submit Joint Report to FERC on Western Market Seams Coordination

The Southwest Power Pool and the California Independent System Operator submitted their joint report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission outlining a coordinated approach to addressing future market seams issues as organized electricity markets continue to evolve across the Western
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Practical AI for Daily Work

Build practical AI skills you can use right away in this four-part virtual series designed for public power professionals. Learn how to use AI safely and responsibly, create effective prompts, work with existing information, and develop repeatable workflows that improve everyday productivity.
January 7 - 28, 2027
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Community Engagement

Public Power Utilities Detail Activities Planned for Public Power Week

Public power utilities across the U.S. are planning a wide range of activities for their communities to celebrate Public Power Week, which will take place October 4-10. The American Public Power Association is joining the festivities and sharing sample resources, templates, and more that member
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Electricity Markets

FERC Accepts PJM Proposed Reliability Backstop Procurement, But Suspends It for Five Months

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Sept. 29 issued an order on PJM’s proposed Reliability Backstop Procurement (RBP) to secure additional power supply to address short-term reliability concerns.
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Generation

LIPA and PSEG Long Island Announce Approval of 2027 Integrated Resource Plan Scope of Work

The Long Island Power Authority and PSEG Long Island on Oct. 1 announced the Board of Trustees’ approval of the Scope of Work for the 2027 Integrated Resource Plan, establishing the framework for the comprehensive analysis that will guide long-term electric resource planning for Long Island and the