President Trump on July 17 nominated David LaCerte to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the remainder of a term expiring June 30, 2026.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power recently received the 2025 Veterans Employer of the Year Award in the Government/Public Sector category by the California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC).

Texas public power utility Kerrville Public Utility Board on July 16 announced that Assistant General Manager Amy Dozier has been named the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the Texas Public Power Association.

Westinghouse Electric Company and Google Cloud on July 15 announced they are collaborating to use artificial intelligence tools to transform the construction of advanced Westinghouse nuclear reactors into an efficient, repeatable process and to enhance the operations of existing nuclear power plants using data-driven insights.

Salt River Project on July 16 announced it has recycled more than 500 tons of previously unrecyclable wooden utility poles, successfully diverting them from Arizona landfills.

California CCA Pioneer Community Energy to Expand to 13 New Northern California Communities California community choice aggregator Pioneer Community Energy on July 16 announced its expansion into 13 new communities. A service launch date is set for October 2027.