Electricity Markets
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently issued a Notice of Public Rulemaking proposing to adopt standards developed by the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) to support coordination between the natural gas and electric markets.
Reliability
The Imperial Irrigation District recently celebrated the completion of a major upgrade project at its main substation in Westmorland, Calif., enhancing energy system reliability and resiliency to serve its power customers long into the future, the California public power utility said on Oct. 9.
Community Engagement
Santee Cooper has selected 13 participants for the 2025-2026 ENVOY class, an outreach and education program that offers a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the organization’s operations and responsibilities across South Carolina.
Reliability
Sioux Center Municipal Utilities recently received a WattStar Award from Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) at Technology Days 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Workforce
Wisconsin public power utility Manitowoc Public Utilities has created an Academy for its employees that focuses on succession planning and employee development. The inaugural class kicked off in early 2025 and graduated this month. This seven-session program is a combination of leadership lessons
Generation
The American Public Power Association on Oct. 16 sent a letter to members of House and Senate Committees related to concerns with the potential use of water supply studies in the upcoming Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026.