Public Power

Helping #PublicPower utilities navigate an evolving federal regulatory policy landscape is central to APPA’s work. This week, @CEOPublicPower Scott Corwin spoke at @NWPPAssoc's Annual Conference in Spokane, WA, about how utilities can adapt to changing regs & stay ahead.

Our thanks to the Smart Energy Provider (SEP) Review Panel members who met this week at APPA's Arlington, Va., HQ to evaluate applications from #PublicPower utilities nationwide. We appreciate their time, service, and expertise. Learn more about SEP: ow.ly/yMTJ50Z2WH5

Texas #PublicPower utility @austinenergy has entered into an agreement with @basepowerco to deploy 40 MW of residential battery storage across the utility’s service territory. Read more: ow.ly/787Y50Z2XcL

.@santeecooper has issued its 2026 Solar Request for Proposals, inviting qualified solar developers to submit proposals for new utility-scaled photovoltaic projects to be added across its service territory through 2030. Read more: ow.ly/mRIX50Z2ToG

.@ElectriCitiesNC on May 20 announced that the North Carolina Municipal Power Agency Number 1 (NCMPA1) extended its power supply contracts through 2043, preserving power supply for the 19 #PublicPower communities and customers that make up NCMPA1. Details: ow.ly/z2ov50Z2OjX

A siting feasibility study found the top four communities in Nebraska best suited to host a next generation nuclear facility, based on current infrastructure and siting criteria, the Nebraska Public Power District (@NPPDnews) said on May 20. Details: ow.ly/y3YQ50Z2IWU

California #PublicPower utility Imperial Irrigation District’s Board on May 15 directed the release of a proposed Large Load Tariff for a 30-day public comment and stakeholder period. @IIDatWork Read more: ow.ly/I7xL50Z2rQi

Talbot County, Maryland, has become the first county in the state to reach 100% of locations with access to high-speed internet. The infrastructure project was completed by Maryland #PublicPower utility @EastonUtil. Details: ow.ly/N7U950Z2rOE

Collaboration across the energy sector is essential to advancing effective permitting reform, @CEOPublicPower Scott Corwin said during a panel discussion w/@Edison_Electric & @NRECANews at the @SEPAPower’s Energy Evolution Summit this week in D.C. Details: ow.ly/xNXG50Z2rCM

Kentucky #PublicPower utility @HendersonHMPL has issued a request for offers to interested parties with the intent of securing 30 megawatts of long-term MISO Zone 6 capacity to meet its capacity obligations beginning 6/1/2030 through 5/31/2040. Details: ow.ly/QTjL50Z2pfC

Massachusetts public power utility Holyoke Gas & Electric announced that the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board has issued its Final Decision approving HG&E’s LNG Infrastructure & Resiliency Project, with conditions, on April 24. Read more: ow.ly/Q3Kb50Z2hQH

Ashtrom Renewable Energy leaders were recently joined by members of @cpsenergy, SOLV Energy, and elected officials as they broke ground on El Patrimonio, a new solar facility in Bexar County, Texas. Read More: ow.ly/TnOR50Z1RPq

APPA's Mutual Aid Committee has elected Amy Zubaly, Executive Director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association (@flpublicpower), as new chair of the committee. She succeeds @santeecooper's Neil James and will serve a two-year team as chair. Details: ow.ly/nE1E50Z1hgj

The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (@VIWAPA) in April met to review and approve initiatives focused on strengthening energy reliability and advancing infrastructure projects across the Territory. Read more: ow.ly/eaSL50Z1gSc

Registration is now open for APPA’s Cybersecurity & Technology Summit, September 13–16 in San Antonio, Texas. This is a dedicated opportunity for public power professionals to connect with leading experts, federal partners, and utility peers—and focus on the cybersecurity and technology challenges shaping the industry. From implementing the latest practices and AI tools to understanding how to apply available resources effectively, this summit is designed to help utilities stay ahead of evolving threats and opportunities. Attendees may also participate in select sessions from the concurrent Business & Financial Conference. Learn more and register: publicpower.org/cybersecurity-… #PublicPower #Cybersecurity #GridSecurity

Texas #PublicPower utility New Braunfels Utilities (@nbutexas) has issued a Request for Proposals to solicit and procure up to 250 megawatts of dispatchable future power supply in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas market. Details here: ow.ly/rtcH50Z1gLE

A total of 21 teams recently competed at the Northeast Public Power Association's (@NEPPA_Littleton) Lineworker’s Rodeo, to kick off its RodE&O Conference and Expo at Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln, New Hampshire.. Read more: ow.ly/Fbhj50Z1c6K

The Public Service Commission of South Carolina voted Thursday to approve an application by @DominionEnergy and @santeecooper to jointly construct Canadys Station. Read more: ow.ly/5Mcu50Z1c2u

The Nebraska Public Power District (@NPPDnews) is included among the recipients that will receive U.S. Department of @ENERGY funding to support the near-term deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors in the U.S. Read more: ow.ly/Xzjn50Z18YJ

.@ENERGY recently confirmed that Florida #PublicPower utility Gainesville Regional Utilities (@GRUStormCentral) will receive nearly $43 million in federal grants first awarded in 2024 to upgrade and strengthen its electrical grid. Read more: ow.ly/ZyUK50Z15hX