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Energy Northwest recently provided a number of key updates related to a small modular reactor project in Washington State.
The American Public Power Association on Oct. 16 sent a letter to members of House and Senate Committees related to concerns with the potential use of water supply studies in the upcoming Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026.
Wisconsin public power utility Manitowoc Public Utilities has created an Academy for its employees that focuses on succession planning and employee development. The inaugural class kicked off in early 2025 and graduated this month. This seven-session program is a combination of leadership lessons
Sioux Center Municipal Utilities recently received a WattStar Award from Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) at Technology Days 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Santee Cooper has selected 13 participants for the 2025-2026 ENVOY class, an outreach and education program that offers a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the organization’s operations and responsibilities across South Carolina.
The Imperial Irrigation District recently celebrated the completion of a major upgrade project at its main substation in Westmorland, Calif., enhancing energy system reliability and resiliency to serve its power customers long into the future, the California public power utility said on Oct. 9.
In a recent interview with APPA, Terry Wimberley, President and CEO of Tennessee’s Paris Board of Public Utilities, the public power utility for Paris, Tennessee, details the wide range of projects underway at the utility including rebuilding a substation. He also discusses how Paris BPU’s Customer Academy has proven to be an effective way to engage with its customers.
David Tichinel, Utilities Manager for the City of Clintonville, Wisconsin, recently provided details on the city’s new utility building, which houses both water and electric staff and opened in March 2025.