The CPS Energy Board of Trustees on Sept. 28 voted to enter a negotiation period with Interim President and CEO Frank Almaraz to serve as permanent President and CEO for the utility. Almaraz has served as interim president and CEO of the Texas public power utility since June 4, 2026. He rejoined CPS

Florida public power utility JEA has begun receiving test power from the 74.9 MW Miller Solar Energy Center, JEA recently reported. JEA entered into a purchase power agreement with Florida Renewable Partners (FRP) in 2024 to purchase renewable energy from solar facilities being constructed on JEA

Florida public power utility KEYS Energy Services recently repaired 56 foundations across six electrical substations to help maintain reliable power. Repair work revolved around the lattice structures and included enhancing concrete bases, adding steel supports, and applying protective coatings to

APPA is seeking nominations for a Workforce Development Representative on the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Program Review Panel. To nominate yourself or someone for this position, please complete this nomination form by Monday, October 19. The RP3 program is APPA’s best practices evaluation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 27 signed a bill into law that expands the list of professions for which an assault or battery of a person in that profession carries elevated misdemeanor penalties to include utility workers including public power workers. The bill, SB-1330, which was sponsored

Florida public power utility Gainesville Regional Utilities is reducing its electric fuel adjustment from 50 to 45 mills and its purchased gas adjustment from 35 to 32 cents per therm beginning Sept. 29. The reduction will lower a 1,000 kWh residential electric bill from $151.60 to $146.60, or $5