KPP Energy is purchasing four new diesel-fired generators in a move that will incrementally increase the overall capacity of the agency.

In a recent interview with APPA, Victor Fuentes, General Manager and CEO of Washington State's Franklin PUD, details the launch of a successful student intern program at Franklin PUD, as well as other efforts at the PUD to proactively address workforce issues facing the utility sector.

The following is a transcript of the Sept. 22, 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

Fifty-three public power electric utilities and utility organizations earned Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards from the American Public Power Association.

The Southwest Power Pool on Nov. 5 reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a reliable, affordable, and resilient electric grid through its Integrated Transmission Planning process -- a collaborative effort that has identified transmission solutions to meet the region’s evolving energy needs.

Deep Green on Nov. 5 announced plans to build a first-of-its-kind 24-megawatt, ultra-efficient data center in downtown Lansing, Mich.