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Bills and Rates

Strategic Rate Design for a Dynamic Industry

Part two of the three-part Utility Finance Toolkit series. Explore how utilities are updating rate design in response to decarbonization, new technologies, and shifting customer needs. Learn the strategies shaping future pricing and how innovative rate structures can support fairness and financial
July 21 - 22, 2026
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Bills and Rates

Foundations of Utility Financial Planning

Part one of the three-part Utility Finance Toolkit series. Get a clear introduction to the financial planning principles that support utility stability, effective rate design, and long term fiscal health. Learn the core metrics and revenue requirements that reveal your utility’s financial
June 9 - 10, 2026
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Former Arizona Municipal Power Users’ Association Executive Secretary and General Counsel Michael Curtis Passes Away

Michael Curtis, who served for many years as Executive Secretary and later General Counsel to the Arizona Municipal Power Users’ Association and was active nationally with the American Public Power Association, passed away in late January.
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Generation

TVA Board Votes to Take Steps Toward Continued Operation of Fossil Plants Beyond Previously Scheduled Retirement Dates

The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors on Feb. 11 voted to take steps toward continued operation of the Kingston and Cumberland Fossil Plants beyond previously scheduled retirement dates.
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Microsoft Investigating High-Temperature Superconductor Technology for Data Center Operations

Microsoft is investigating high-temperature superconductor (HTS) technology to understand how its data centers can meet the growing demand for power and how to improve its operational sustainability.
Powered Monitoring
New AI-driven monitoring service delivers real-time visibility and predictive analytics to help businesses protect critical operations and prevent costly power disruptions.