cyber
Security

E-ISAC CEO Details Resources Available to Public Power Utilities When They Join Cyber and Physical Security Organization

The following is a transcript of the Aug. 10 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, news
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Environment

U.S. Forest Service, Arizona Sign Agreement to Restore Forests, Protect Watersheds and Support Rural Economies

The Kaibab National Forest and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) are partnering to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health on nearly 14,000 acres of National Forest lands in northern Arizona.
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Generation

Madison Energy Infrastructure Launches 1 GW Community Infrastructure Initiative

Madison Energy Infrastructure on Sept. 18 announced the launch of its Community Infrastructure initiative, a commitment to develop an additional 1 GW of distributed energy capacity by 2028, mobilizing up to $2 billion in capital to help meet AI’s growing demand for power while creating and delivering lasting benefits for communities.
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Customer Service

Utility Shaves Peak Usage, Lowers Non-Payment Terminations with Texting

The use of texting has boosted the ability of Massachusetts public power utility South Hadley Electric Light to connect with its customers.
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Generation

Virginia Governor Unveils Data Center Accountability Effort, Signs Related EO

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently unveiled a data center accountability effort through a new framework and signed an executive order to immediately implement many of the core pieces of her Data Center Accountability Framework.
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Customer Service

Rock Hill Utilities Experiences Immediate Results and Boosts Customer Confidence with Texting

In 2020, after South Carolina’s Rock Hill Utilities implemented texting, the public power utility saw speedy results. The utility's operations include water, electric and sanitation.