Bonds and Financing
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the "A" rating on the issuance by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City Board of Public Utilities of approximately $510 million utility system improvement bonds. Additionally, Fitch has assessed BPU's Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) at "a." The SCP
Generation
A new report surveys and summarizes strategies states are employing to cope with significant new load growth.
Reliability
After storms and tornadoes ripped through West Michigan on May 15, which led to an unprecedented three-day city-wide internet and phone outage in Coldwater, Michigan, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities in June unveiled its plan for additional redundancy.
Electricity Markets
Energy New England announced that, effective July 1, 2025, ENE it began providing wholesale power purchase, conservation and rebate services for Holden Municipal Light Department. “With our extensive expertise in utility management and innovative solutions, ENE is dedicated to streamlining
Workforce
Franklin PUD Commissioners recently finalized the appointment of Victor Fuentes as its new General Manager and CEO.
Bonds and Financing
President Trump on July 4 signed into law H.R. 1, budget reconciliation legislation that does not alter the tax treatment of municipal bonds and does not change the ability of public power utilities to claim tax credits through elective payment. At the same time, the new law repeals energy tax