Community Engagement

Manitowoc Public Utilities to Host Power Plant Tours, Electric Distribution Demonstrations at Event

Wisconsin public power utility Manitowoc Public Utilities is celebrating all things power with its Tour Days event on August 13.
Generation

APPA Asks Treasury to Promptly Issue Guidance on Nuclear Tax Credit Issues

The American Public Power Association recent sent a letter to Assistant Treasury Secretary Ken Kies asking Treasury and Internal Revenue Service regarding two time sensitive issues related to federal tax incentives for existing nuclear power generation.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

APPA Sends Letter in Support of the FEMA Act of 2025

The American Public Power Association on Aug. 6 sent a letter to the leaders of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee in support of H.R. 4669, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025.
Energy Storage

Origis Energy, Pioneer Community Energy Announce Signing of 20-Year Agreement for Solar Plus Storage Project

Origis Energy and Pioneer Community Energy, a not-for-profit electricity provider headquartered in Rocklin, California, on Aug. 6 announced the signing of a 20-year agreement for the Chalan Solar plus Storage project in Lost Hills, Kern County, California.
Community Engagement

Truckee Donner PUD Details Efforts to Support Local Youth

Truckee Donner Public Utility District, a California public power utility, recently provided details on its Charging Futures Forward initiative, which focuses on supporting students in the utility’s service territory.
Energy Storage

Los Angeles Mayor Announces Completion of LADWP Solar Plus Storage Project

Los Angeles, Calif., Mayor Karen Bass on Aug. 5 announced the completion of the Eland Solar-plus-Storage Center project, one of the largest solar and battery energy storage projects in the U.S.