In a recent interview with APPA, Dennis McFee, CEO and General Manager at Public Service Commission of Yazoo City, Mississippi, offers an updated on a comprehensive multi-year initiative launched by the public power utility in 2024 with the objective of significantly enhancing power reliability and resiliency for customers in Yazoo City.

At the direction of the New England States Committee on Electricity (NESCOE), ISO New England has issued a request for proposals to address longer-term transmission needs.

Reps. Sam Graves (R-MO) and Tracey Mann (R-KS) recently introduced legislation that would establish a revolving fund for the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA). The bill, H.R. 2432, is companion legislation to S. 1034, which was introduced by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) on March 13.

Fifty-two of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities earned the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®) designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service.

Two hundred two utilities have earned the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2024.

The California Independent System Operator has released its draft 2024-2025 transmission plan, recommending 31 total projects costing an estimated $4.8 billion at buildout.