plant

Combined Cycle Gas Plants Reverse Trend, Adding Nearly Eight GW This Year: EIA

By the end of the year, eight natural gas-fired combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plants have either come online or are scheduled to do so, reversing a four-year decline in CCGT start-ups, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
accounting/finance
Bills and Rates

Accounting Fundamentals: Three-Part Virtual Series

This three-part virtual series will provide a foundational overview of utility accounting concepts, applications, and theories to inform planning, decision-making and help execute your day-to-day responsibilities.
September 29, 2026 - November 12, 2026
SEP smart energy
Energy Efficiency

Thirty-One Public Power Utilities Earn Smart Energy Provider Designation

Thirty-one public power utilities have earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and...
congress

APPA Weighs in on Energy Tax Provisions of Inflation Reduction Act

In comments filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department on Nov. 4 related to the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act, the American Public Power Association (APPA) weighed in on several key issues tied to the energy tax provisions of the IRA.

Fresno, Calif., Officials Eye Possible Formation of Public Power

Officials in Fresno, Calif., are taking a closer look at the potential formation of a public power utility for the city. The city is currently served by investor-owned Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
nuke

Inflation Reduction Act, Retiring Coal Plants Could Benefit Advanced Nuclear Plants

The retirement of aging coal-fired plants combined with the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act has created an opportunity for public power utilities looking to secure long-term, reliable supplies of clean energy, according to advanced nuclear firm NuScale Power.