Workforce
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power celebrated the 33rd annual LADWP Lineman’s Rodeo with some major wins during this important skills competition, which was held on May 17. Six LADWP teams placed in the top 10 in the various competition events.
Security
A coalition that includes the American Public Power Association is urging Congress to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 before it expires on September 30, 2025.
Electricity Markets
The Imperial Irrigation District has signed implementation agreements formalizing its commitment to join both the California Independent System Operator’s existing Western Energy Imbalance Market and the planned Extended Day-Ahead Market that will launch next spring.
Workforce
The City of Columbia, Mo., has named Erin Keys as its next Utilities director. Keys started in the role on May 25.
Energy Storage
OCI Energy and Texas public power utility CPS Energy, along with LG Energy Solutions' U.S. energy storage division, LG Energy Solution Vertech, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on May 26 to memorialize their collaboration on the Alamo City Battery Energy Storage System project.
Workforce
The Northeast Public Power Association this month wrapped up another successful Lineworkers Rodeo. The event was held in Hull, Mass.