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Safety

New Braunfels Utilities CEO Ryan Kelso Details New Substation Projects, Steps Taken to Maintain High Levels of Safety

The following is a transcript of the Aug. 24, 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, APPA's
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Vickie Cavey Resigns as CEO and Managing Director of JEA

Florida public power utility JEA announced that Vickie Cavey has resigned as Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, effective September 25, 2026.
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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.
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Generation

Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission RFP Aims to Secure 20-75 MW of Capacity

The Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (MJMEUC), a municipal joint action energy agency, has issued a Request for Proposals to solicit formal proposals from qualified entities for capacity deliverable into AECI. The RFP aims to secure 20-75 MW of capacity beginning June 1, 2029
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Generation

Omaha Public Power District Launches New Customer Door-to-Door Outreach

Omaha Public Power District is launching a new door-to-door outreach, bringing customer service directly to the homes of those who may need support with billing, payment options and financial assistance programs.
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Generation

Fervo Energy, Google Sign 396-MW Geothermal Energy PPA

Fervo Energy on Sept. 1 announced a 396-megawatt power purchase agreement with Google to enable the continued development of the Cape Station enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) GeoCluster, expected to come online in 2028.