In a first-time joint exercise aimed for summer readiness, PJM and the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) completed their first coordinated high-load simulator drill on May 20.

Twenty-four individuals and nine utilities on June 10 were recognized for service to the American Public Power Association and the public power industry during APPA’s National Conference in New Orleans, La.

Officials with public power utilities and the President and CEO of the Nuclear Power Institute on June 9 discussed a wide range of topics including strategies for effectively meeting load growth and the use of artificial intelligence in utility operations.

Public power officials on June 9 discussed how public power utilities can build pipelines for local talent and raise awareness of the variety of jobs within the utility sector.

Amazon is planning to invest at least $20 billion to establish multiple high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence innovation campuses across Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced on June 9.

In remarks made on June 9 at the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in New Orleans, La., Scott Corwin, President and CEO of APPA, highlighted the legacy of the Association and its 85 years of service to its public power members and said that public power utilities do not underestimate today’s challenges, and “protection of the affordability and reliability of our electricity service demands action.”