The following is a transcript of the Dec. 2, 2024, 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

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 3 announced that contracts have been executed for 23 large-scale land-based renewable energy projects that will provide more than 2.3 gigawatts of clean energy.

John Thomas, executive vice president and chief financial and strategy officer at the Tennessee Valley Authority, has announced his plans to retire on March 7, 2025, after nearly 20 years of service.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a $55 million grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Port of San Francisco and San Francisco Bay Ferry to complete the nation’s first-ever high-speed zero-emission ferry network connecting critical transportation hubs.

Texas public power utility CPS Energy has completed winter readiness and preparations for the upcoming winter season, it reported on Dec. 2.