The effectiveness of a fire-resistant wrap on Bonneville Power Administration wood poles was exhibited during the Wacoa-Swawilla Fire in late July, when a large fire broke out on the Colville Reservation near Keller, Wash.

The President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) recently released a report that offers a set of recommendations aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing power transformer shortage.

As energy producers accelerate their preparations for the upcoming winter season, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation “remains concerned about maintaining sufficient natural gas supplies to address extreme winter conditions,” it said on Sept. 13.

Nuclear energy regulators in the United Kingdom, the U.S. and Canada in September jointly released a paper that outlines guiding principles to consider when using artificial intelligence to ensure the safe and secure operation of nuclear facilities and other nuclear materials.

After decades of relatively flat electricity demand across the U.S., demand could increase by an average of 9% by 2028 while peak demand for electricity could increase by an average of 5% over the same period, a new report from consulting firm ICF said.

The following is a transcript of the August 19, 2024, 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