people
North Carolina public power utility Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) has been named a best-in-class employer after scoring in the top quartile of midsize employers that participated in a 2021 benefits strategy and benchmarking survey conducted by consulting firm Gallagher.
solar
The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) in Massachusetts recently expanded its Renewable Choice program to commercial and industrial customers.
grid
California public power utility SMUD has approved a 100-megawatt (MW) contract with Calpine Corporation for geothermal power from The Geysers. The move marks a major step forward toward the SMUD’s 2030 zero carbon plan.
Robot in a hardhat
Different applications for automation and artificial intelligence within utilities, including how public power is using these tools as technology and customer expectations evolve.
Motherboard
How public power is assessing and using newer technologies and approaches to improve efficiency and manage load.
Lineworker
A roundup of reflections on what’s involved in training and preparing apprentice lineworkers for the job, and how the role has shifted for modern systems.