Special Series: How Utilities Are Addressing Rising Risks And Insurance Premiums

Per member requests, the American Public Power Association presents this in-depth Public Power Current newsletter series on managing insurance risks. In part two of the series, we look at the types of “best practices” utilities can utilize to minimize their exposure.

Special Series: Managing Insurance Risks Takes On Greater Significance With Natural Disasters, Cyber Attacks

Per member requests, the American Public Power Association this week presents an in-depth series on managing insurance risks. Part one details what is happening in the insurance market that is affecting policy coverage.

Banning Electric Utility Power Transformer Relocation Project Will Yield A Number Of Key Benefits

A project by the City of Banning Electric Utility (BEU) in California that involves moving and relocating a power transformer will result in a number of benefits including saving BEU ratepayers an estimated $500,000 compared to the cost of purchasing a new transformer.

Register Today: https://www.bkd.com/public-sector-seminar

Public sector leaders across the country are facing regulatory changes, budgetary constraints, and other pressing challenges amid COVID-19. Join BKD National Public Sector Group and other industry leaders for this CPE-eligible event, where we’ll share insight on economic updates, ethics, and best practices for working in a remote/hybrid environment. Click the links below to register for your session(s).

2021 Virtual Public Sector Seminar: Economic Update: https://www.bkd.com/webinar/2021/08/2021-virtual-public-sector-seminar-economic-update
2021 Virtual Public Sector Seminar: How Much Are Your Ethics Worth?: https://www.bkd.com/webinar/2021/08/2021-virtual-public-sector-seminar-how-much-are-your-ethics-worth
2021 Virtual Public Sector Seminar: Tips for Leading in a Hybrid Work Environment: https://www.bkd.com/webinar/2021/08/2021-virtual-public-sector-seminar-tips-leading-hybrid-work-environment

Algona Municipal Utilities In Iowa Uses DEED Grant To Analyze Customer Classes

Algona Municipal Utilities in Iowa has completed a grant – under the American Public Power Association’s Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) research and development program – that enables small public power utilities to better utilize Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) data

Shrewsbury Electric & Cable Operations Adopts Accelerated CO2 Reduction Goals

Shrewsbury Electric & Cable Operations (SELCO) in Massachusetts has adopted a plan with even more aggressive carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reductions than those set by the state.