To further assist with advocacy efforts to help address transformer supply chain shortages, APPA is asking utility and joint action agency to participate in a quick survey about the environment around distribution transformer shortages and other supply chain challenges.

Bridge Renewable Energy and WATTMORE on Oct. 24 announced that they have signed an agreement with Nebraska public power utility Lincoln Electric System to develop and build a 3 MW/12 MWh energy storage project that will strengthen the local electric grid, support an existing community microgrid, and help LES develop knowledge and hands-on experience with battery storage.

The Western Area Power Administration–Upper Great Plains Customer Service Region has issued a request for indicative proposals to identify alternatives for firm capacity supply for the United States Department of Air Force Ellsworth Air Force Base, located near Rapid City, South Dakota, for the summer season to begin on May 1, 2025.

Texas public power utility Kerrville Public Utility Board on Nov. 7 will host a Community Weatherization Event where customers will be able to learn more about energy savings, among other things.

Arizona G&T Cooperatives announced on Oct. 23 their interest in pursuing a study to assess the benefits for its cooperative members, public power utilities, and electric districts in joining the California Independent System Operator’s Extended Day-Ahead Market.

Mandip Samra, the CEO and General Manager of California public power utility Burbank Water & Power, is connecting with the utility’s customers through a series of conversations over coffee.