Reliability

Groups Weigh in on FERC Proceeding Tied to Supply Chain Risk Management Reliability Standards

The American Public Power Association, Large Public Power Council and Transmission Access Policy Study Group recently submitted comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission related to a FERC proceeding involving supply chain risk management reliability standards. The April 15 comments were
Reliability

Hitachi Energy to Increase Transformer Production at Virginia Facilities

Hitachi Energy on April 25 announced a $22.5 million investment to expand and modernize its dry-type transformer manufacturing operations in Southwest Virginia.
Workforce

Bob Kahn to Retire as General Manager of Austin Energy

Bob Kahn, General Manager of Texas public power utility Austin Energy, recently announced his intent to retire effective June 30, 2025.
Electricity Markets

Port of Seattle Electrification Strategy Unveiled, Seattle City Light Role is Detailed

The Port of Seattle, Wash., on April 22 released its Seattle Waterfront Clean Energy Strategy assessing the power infrastructure investments and strategies needed to support the electrification of buildings, vehicles, vessels, and equipment on Port-owned properties.
WNS North America, Inc.

This is our story of leveraging automation, analytics and process re-engineering to create a unified, agile and data-driven procurement function for a leading North American energy retailer. The transformation drove significant benefits in Customer Complaint Resolution Process (CCRP), cost savings and workforce management, strengthening vendor relations and operational efficiency.

As we know – Efficient supply chain management is fundamental in the energy sector, where operational continuity, cost control and vendor relationships are essential for growth. However, fragmented systems and reliance on manual processes for basic tasks can hinder supply chain operations, delaying procurement cycles and creating missed savings opportunities.

Streamlining supply chain operations requires harnessing automation and data insights, fostering collaborations and integrating industry-leading procurement strategies to boost operations, cost savings and customer / vendor satisfaction.

The challenge for our client was – Streamlining its supply chain and procurement operations to support the company’s strategic goals.

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Bonds and Financing

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Writes in Support of Municipal Bonds 

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-AR) recently wrote a letter to House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) to ask him to “fully support the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds -- a critical tool that has underpinned American infrastructure and community development for over a century.”