Reliability

MGM Transformers, VanTran Announce Opening of Texas Transformer Manufacturing Facility 

MGM Transformers and VanTran Transformers recently announced the opening of their new 430,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas.
Electricity Markets

Northern Wasco County PUD Realigns Power Resources Division for Growth and Future Challenges

Oregon public power utility Northern Wasco County PUD on April 28 announced a strategic realignment of its Power Resources Division (PRD) to address increasing regional growth and prepare for future energy challenges.

FERC Chairman Discusses Priorities, Details Concerns Tied to Transmission Project Incentives

The following is a transcript of the March 24, 2025, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA’s
Reliability

McMinnville Water and Light Communications Trailer Helps Utility Prepare to Respond to a Variety of Disaster Events

The following is a transcript of the April 7, 2025, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA’s News

MISO Planning Resource Auction Indicates Sufficient Resources

The Midcontinent ISO on April 28 released the 2025 Planning Resource Auction results indicating adequate resources are available to maintain reliability during the upcoming planning year (June 2025 – May 2026).
Environment

APPA Comments on WOTUS Definition Recommendations

The American Public Power Association recently filed comments in response to Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers request for recommendations on defining “waters of the United States” (WOTUS), consistent with Sackett v. EPA.