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Treasury releases guidance tied to the $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance program

The U.S. Department of Treasury on Jan. 19 released guidance for the implementation of a $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program authorized as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
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Berlin, Maryland, generator expected to enhance peak shaving capabilities

The town of Berlin, Md., has deployed a 2 megawatt (MW) natural gas generator, replacing a diesel generator.
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10 dos and don’ts of effective advocacy meetings

Review these 20 tips for what to do and what not to do to get the most out of meetings with policymakers.
FirstPower Group's Stinger Tools used for utility worker safety and productivity awarded Patent Number.
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East Bay Community Energy board OKs policy to set target of 100 percent clean power by 2030

The California-based East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) Board of Directors on Dec. 16 approved a policy to set a target of providing its customers with 100% clean power by 2030, which would be 15 years before the state’s renewables and zero-carbon energy standard.
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Security

Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management

Public power entities of all types are increasingly focused on enhancing risk mitigation and prevention programs to manage cybersecurity concerns stemming from the supply chain. Whether you are looking at...