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Workforce

LES Board approves Emeka Anyanwu to be the Next CEO of Utility

Emeka Anyanwu on Oct. 20 was approved by the board of Lincoln Electric System as the next CEO of the Nebraska public power utility.
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Distributed Energy Resources

BOEM Releases Draft Wind Energy Area in the Gulf of Maine

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Oct. 19 identified a Draft Wind Energy Area in the Gulf of Maine, opening a 30-day public review and comment period.
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Electricity Markets

Legal & Regulatory Conference

An unparalleled professional development and networking opportunity for attorneys and regulatory personnel to get updates on federal legislative and regulatory changes impacting public power.
October 11 - 14, 2026
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Community Engagement

Members of Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin Meet With State Lawmakers

On Oct. 18, representatives from Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin met with state lawmakers to discuss issues of importance to more than 80 Wisconsin public power communities.
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Distributed Energy Resources

New York Power Authority RFP Seeks Solar PV Array Proposals

The New York Power Authority is seeking developers to implement solar photovoltaic arrays and/or battery energy storage systems at four sites in Warren County, N.Y.
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Community Engagement

Tour of Facilities Strengthens Kennett Board of Public Works Relationship With City Officials

A recent tour by Kennett, Mo., city officials of Kennett Board of Public Works facilities and a presentation related to Kennett Board of Public Works strengthens the city public power utility’s working relationship with city officials, said Jamie Chitester, CEO of Kennett’s City Light Gas and Water.