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The House on May 22 passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Act of 2025, budget reconciliation legislation that would extend $5.4 trillion worth of expiring tax cuts from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, including business tax provisions.
Michigan public power utilities recently detailed their quick response to storms and tornadoes that hit the state this month.
The California Independent System Operator Board of Governors has approved the ISO’s 2024-2025 transmission plan, recommending 31 infrastructure projects to help meet projected load growth and changing grid conditions.
EnergyRe, an American-led developer of large-scale renewable energy projects, has signed a renewable energy agreement which allows Google to invest in and purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from a portfolio of more than 600 MW of new solar and solar with storage projects being developed by energyRe in South Carolina.
In response to a request for information issued by Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) on energy and artificial intelligence, APPA highlighted policies necessary for public power utilities to meet growing demand while maintaining reliability, security, and affordability.
Kansas Municipal Energy Agency, the Kansas Board of Public Utilities and Kansas Electric Power Cooperative Inc. have signed a power purchase agreement with Ninnescah Flats Solar LLC.
California public power utility Truckee Donner Public Utility District is once again hosting its Carbon Bingo Sweepstakes. For the fourth year, TDPUD electric customers can be entered to win a grand prize if they make sustainable lifestyle changes to help conserve energy and water.
The Department of the Interior recently announced the proposed rescission of a rule governing solar and wind energy development on public lands.