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Electricity Markets

EIA Sees Average Wholesale Electricity Prices Similar to 2023 in Most Parts of the U.S.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects average wholesale electricity prices for 2024 in most areas of the country to be close to or slightly lower than in 2023 because of relatively stable generation fuel costs. However, periods of high demand or power market supply constraints could
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Workforce

James Nail Retires as Director of Missouri’s Independence Power & Light

Independence Power & Light Director James Nail has retired. His last day with the City of Independence, Mo., was Jan. 9.
Energy Transition
Energy Efficiency

Energy Innovation Working Group Meeting

The Energy Innovation Working Group (EIWG) brings together representatives from public power utilities to provide input, share technical guidance, evaluate opportunities, and define barriers to the transition to a high-resilience and low-emissions electricity delivery system while maintaining
December 3, 2025
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Reliability

Corwin Highlights Need for Permitting Reform, Underscores Public Power’s Focus on Reliability

At the top of the American Public Power Association’s wish list for congressional action this year is permitting reform to enable much needed generation and transmission, Scott Corwin, APPA’s President and CEO said on Jan. 23.
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Workforce

Hugh Grunden Announces Retirement From Easton Utilities

After more than four decades with Maryland-based Easton Utilities, Hugh Grunden announced his retirement as President and CEO effective July 1.
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Distributed Energy Resources

Washington State’s Governor Visits Clark Public Utilities Solar Facility

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee recently visited a Clark Public Utilities community solar facility site in the state.