San Antonio, Texas public power utility CPS Energy recently joined with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to provide leaders from San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas, a tour of CPS Energy and City of San Antonio emergency facilities.

The Florida Municipal Electric Association on Nov. 7 recognized 20 Florida public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards.

California public power utility Turlock Irrigation District offers a unique experience for its customers through its Customer Academy, which allows TID customers to get an inside look at the utility’s operations and insight into how and why TID makes decisions on behalf of customers.

Clean Power Alliance’s Board of Directors has approved a 15-year power purchase agreement with Pattern Energy that will provide CPA with 575 megawatts of wind energy.

D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments, in partnership with California public power utility SMUD, on Nov. 1 announced that a solar facility in Imperial County, Calif., has reached commercial operation.

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Issuer Default Rating on Washington State’s Grays Harbor County PUD No. 1 and the rating on certain bonds issued by the PUD to 'A+' from 'A'.