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Commissioners with Washington State’s @GrantPUD recently passed a resolution authorizing an electricity prepayment transaction. Read more: ow.ly/4TxW50ZU4KW
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Florida #PublicPower utility JEA (@NewsfromJEA) has begun receiving test power from the 74.9 MW Miller Solar Energy Center, JEA recently reported. Read more: ow.ly/pqju50ZU4Eg
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Earlier this week, the @santeecooper Board of Directors reviewed the utility’s proposed 2026 Integrated Resource Plan, which outlines a diversified, forward looking roadmap to meet unprecedented growth in electricity demand across the state. Read more: ow.ly/Hbp550ZU4yk
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.@MEAGPower has issued an All-Source Request for Proposals to seek additional generation resources for its portfolio to ensure the reliable supply of electricity to its participant public power communities. Read more: ow.ly/hk7750ZU4rG
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.@NYPAenergy earlier this week announced its participation in developing a 240-megawatt solar array in Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York. Read more: ow.ly/KOCr50ZU4mx
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.@ElectriCitiesNC on Sept. 28 announced that it has named Tara Young Chief Legal Officer. Young has more than 22 years of legal experience, including 11 as an in-house attorney within the energy industry. Read more: ow.ly/Pesf50ZU42h
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The @cpsenergy Board of Trustees on Sept. 28 voted to enter a negotiation period with Interim President and CEO Frank Almaraz to serve as permanent President and CEO for the utility. Read more: ow.ly/NpCQ50ZTY1v
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.@CowlitzPUD is continuing its commitment to providing safe, reliable electric service while being responsible to customers. Read more: ow.ly/hsA250ZTXKQ
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The @cnppid board of directors voted unanimously during a special board meeting Sept. 25 to select Timothy Cerveny as the District’s next general manager. Read more: ow.ly/oNt950ZTXwN
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October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth and cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. APPA is offering #PublicPower employees our webinar, Cybersecurity for Non-Cyber People: What Every Utility Employee Needs to Know, on Oct. 8, 2-4 p.m. Eastern. Register: ow.ly/jp9750ZTGpo
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Don't miss APPA Academy's Large Load Planning & Strategy Virtual Summit! Over three days, utility leaders and teams will explore the market trends, planning considerations, policy issues, customer expectations, and operational realities driving today's large-load discussions. Learn how #publicpower can respond strategically, protect existing customers, and capture the opportunities that growth presents. See the full agenda and register today: ow.ly/nnV350ZBsM5
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APPA applauds the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee's unanimous approval of the Rural and Municipal Cybersecurity Act (S. 5360) yesterday, which helps #PublicPower utilities strengthen cybersecurity. Thanks to @SenMcCormickPA & @SenatorHick for their leadership on this bill. Read more: ow.ly/609O50ZTAqV
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APPA's Safety Committee met Sept. 29 to discuss #PublicPower industry priorities and updates to the APPA Safety Manual, a member-driven resource that supports safe work practices across public power utilities. Learn more: publicpower.org/about/member… #UtilitySafety #WorkplaceSafety
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The JEA (@NewsfromJEA) Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint Jody Brooks as interim managing director and CEO as the board begins the process of selecting a successor to Vickie Cavey, the Florida #PublicPower utility recently reported. Read more: ow.ly/tjTn50ZTcrc
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.@CITYofRUSTON, Louisiana, acting through its municipal electric utility, Ruston Light & Power, has issued a Request for Proposals for wholesale power supply starting June 1, 2027. Read more: ow.ly/fHYc50ZTclg
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.@RivieraUtil President & Chief Executive Officer Brian Skelton has announced his plans to retire at the end of November, concluding a 41-year career in the municipal utility industry, the Alabama public power utility reported on Sept. 25. Read more: ow.ly/o7sp50ZTbY8
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The U.S. @ENERGY Secretary recently issued an emergency order directing @TriStateGT, @SPPorg, @PRPAuthority, @SRPconnect, @PacifiCorp & @XcelEnergyCO to take measures to ensure that Unit 1 at the Craig Station in Craig, CO is available to operate. Details: ow.ly/CrxS50ZTbI4
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.@TVAnews has achieved a significant milestone in America’s nuclear energy future with the @NRCgov’s issuance of the construction permit for Clinch River Unit 1, a small modular reactor, at TVA’s Clinch River Nuclear Site near Oak Ridge, TN. More: publicpower.org/periodical/a…
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Maximize your experience at APPA's Customer Connections Conference by registering for a pre-conference seminar. Dive into focused, in-depth learning by choosing from one of three tracks: • Crisis Communications • Opportunities and Perils of Data Center Load Growth • The Art of Public Speaking and Effective Communication Workshop Learn more and register today: ow.ly/COfZ50ZT4HF 📍 Nashville, Tennessee 📅 October 25–28, 2026
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.@CEOPublicPower Scott Corwin visited Washington State last week to connect with #PublicPower leaders & communities. Highlights included @MasonCountyPUD1's Customer Appreciation Event, a tour of the historic Cushman Hydroelectric Project, & meeting @MyTPU & @PUD3 leaders.
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