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⚡️More than 650 #PublicPower professionals gathered at APPA’s 2026 Engineering & Operations and Safety Summit for insightful conversations on the latest practices for building and maintaining a safe, reliable electric system. Yesterday, keynote speakers Wes Kelley, President & CEO of @HSVUtilities, and John Haarlow, CEO & General Manager of @SnoPUD, set the tone with first-hand anecdotes about adapting to community needs and building a culture where #Safety is at the center of every decision. Attendees also participated in dynamic breakout sessions and our networking expo, where they explored new technologies, exchanged best practices, and strengthened connections.

Showcase your utility’s smart energy leadership with the Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association. Recognize excellence in energy efficiency, DER programs, sustainability, and customer engagement. ❗Apply by April 30: ow.ly/g9Wf50YBM6y

Discuss the latest trends and issues in utility finance, rate design, and accounting with your peers at the APPA Accounting & Finance Virtual Summit, April 21–22. Earn valuable continuing education credits and connect with #PublicPower professionals nationwide—all from the comfort of your desk. See the full agenda and register on our website: ow.ly/9xB750YBN4R

118 #PublicPower utilities have earned APPA's Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation for providing reliable and safe electric service. This year's designees were recognized at our Engineering & Operations Conference in Huntsville, Alabama. See the full press release here: ow.ly/XFI450YBta9

Connect with over 1,200 public power CEOs, senior executives, and policymakers by sponsoring and exhibiting at the largest gathering in #PublicPower. At the APPA National Conference, you'll have the opportunity to engage with key decision-makers who are shaping important investments in various areas, including customer service, cybersecurity, disaster preparedness, energy efficiency, renewable energy, finance, governance, legislative and regulatory issues, power supply, and infrastructure. ⭐Learn more about our sponsorship packages here: ow.ly/AXbF50YBscX

.@SRPconnect's Board of Directors approved a temporary overall 3 percent summer price decrease through a reduction in its Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Mechanism (FPPAM). This decrease, which is effective with the May 2026 billing cycle through the October 2026 billing cycle, will provide bill relief to customers during the hottest time of the year. ow.ly/KXWf50YBfKS

Site preparation for construction of the new 115-kV Crosswind transmission line in Arlington, Washington State, is scheduled to begin in April 2026. The line will connect the new Crosswind substation to @SnoPUD’s electrical system and other substations on the grid. ow.ly/7LMR50YBfyX

The 2026 Engineering & Operations Conference and Safety Summit are officially underway in Huntsville, Alabama, with over 600 #PublicPower professionals attending from across the nation. We kicked off the conference on Monday with an inspiring keynote session from Astronaut and Military Space Operations Leader Jack Fischer, who shared his personal insights on leadership during seemingly impossible situations. We also want to give a huge shoutout to Brian Solsbee and @TNMuniElectric for their support and collaboration with this year’s conference! #CommunityPowered

.@LCRA Board of Directors appointed Jim Travis as acting general manager and chief financial officer, effective March 12, following the departure of General Manager Phil Wilson. ow.ly/OG5b50YBfaj

240 #PublicPower utilities have earned our Safety Award of Excellence during our 2026 Safety Summit in Huntsville, Alabama, for safe operating practices in 2025. This award recognizes utilities with low incident rates and the overall state of their safety programs and culture each year. See the press release and full list of winners here: ow.ly/cq2i50YBcbq

Applications are open for APPA's Cybersecurity Accelerator Program (CAP), a new designation program which helps #PublicPower utilities assess & strengthen the maturity of their #Cybersecurity programs, covering both IT & operational technology. Learn more: ow.ly/n1LX50YzUYC

🏆Eight journeyman teams and 11 individual apprentices won awards at our 24th annual #PublicPower Lineworkers Rodeo, March 27-28, in Huntsville, Alabama. Many thanks again to Milwaukee Tool for sponsoring the awards banquet. See the full results and winners on our website. ow.ly/Vk8C50YAECG

🏅The 2025 #PublicPowerLineworkersRodeo in Huntsville, Alabama, has concluded. Enjoy scenes from the Rodeo competition! Special thanks to our signature sponsor, Altec, Inc., for their support! #CommunityPowered #Safety

The competition is coming to a close at our 2026 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, hosted by @HSVUtilities! We kicked off the day with an opening ceremony that included a ceremonial flag-raising to honor the year-round mutual aid efforts by utilities. Enjoy a few snapshots from today's event! #CommunityPowered

#PublicPower’s premiere lineworkers showcased their skills and knowledge during yesterday’s hands-on training and the apprentice written test at the 2026 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo. This year, we had 137 apprentices participate in the written test based on APPA’s Safety Manual. #Safety

.@CSUtilities recently announced a major upgrade to its wildfire defense strategy: artificial intelligence-powered early detection. A state-of-the-art Pano AI station was launched at Stanley Canyon, located west of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Read more: ow.ly/ioSH50YzSQo

🌟We’re #RodeoReady for a full weekend of connecting with fellow lineworkers and participating in friendly competition at our 2026 #PublicPower Lineworkers Rodeo in Huntsville, Alabama. Before the festivities and competitions began, the lineworkers kicked off the day with hands-on training to enhance their knowledge of safety best practices. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and find out who will take home the trophies! #CommunityPowered”

Congrats to APPA’s Kyle Turpin! He’s been selected to serve on @NERC_Official’s drafting team developing new reliability standards for large computational loads as data centers continue to grow. 👏 More: ow.ly/U14450YzKLs #PublicPower

APPA is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the Reliable Power Act (H.R. 3616/S. 3034), giving @FERC, in partnership with @NERC_Official, a formal role in assessing reliability impacts of federal regulations. Read more: ow.ly/ixF450YzOUo #PublicPower

🏌️ Join us for the 2026 CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable by kicking off with our third annual golf tournament! Enjoy the beautiful weather, network with #PublicPower leaders, and participate in a putting contest with exciting raffle prizes. The tournament will be held at the scenic Los Verdes Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes, featuring stunning Pacific Ocean views. For more information, visit ow.ly/TJb950YyU94. 📍Rancho Palos Verdes, California 🗓️April 12-14, 2026