Environment
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water released the prepublication versions of its proposed rule and accompanying direct final rule (DFR) to provide compliance flexibility for power plants subject to the 2024 supplemental steam electric effluent limitation guidelines.
Community Engagement
Northern Wasco County People's Utility District has been recognized as one of The Oregonian's Top Workplaces for 2025, marking the first time the utility has received this prestigious regional honor, the Oregon PUD reported on Sept. 29.
Community Engagement
As part of its continued commitment to community engagement, California public power utility Pasadena Water and Power is launching a new virtual platform designed to foster ongoing dialogue with customers about electric rates, utility programs, incentives, and services.
Security
Greenville Utilities Commission’s IT Department’s Cybersecurity Improvement Team received the 2025 Best of North Carolina Technology Award for Outstanding Leadership during the NC Digital Government Summit, hosted by the North Carolina Department of Information Technology.
Bills and Rates
Following extensive and collaborative discussions with its customer representatives and key stakeholders, the New York Power Authority has advanced a proposal to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to adjust its Preference Power rates.
Reliability
Chelan County PUD crews recently began removing hazard trees along a high-voltage transmission line that runs through six miles of rugged, difficult-to-access terrain from Sunitsch Canyon to Winton.