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Sacramento, California-based public power utility SMUD on Aug. 15 reported that its newest substation “recently attracted national recognition for its bold, geometric architecture and innovative lighting installations,” with recognitions from the Sacramento Business Journal, Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals and the Sacramento Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineering.
Tennessee public power utility EPB has named Janet Rehberg to serve as president of its recently established Strategic Initiatives business unit.
Power outages, wildfires, rooftop solar systems, and demand response programs create a need for utilities to communicate with customers quickly and clearly. Utilizing omnichannel communication systems can help ensure customers stay in the know and also help utilities respond to the many outage-related calls and emails from customers.
Ford Motor Company and Texas utility TXU Energy on Aug. 12 announced that they have teamed up to create a new retail energy offering for Ford electric SUV and truck customers in Texas.
The California Independent System Operator Board of Governors and the Western Energy Markets Governing Body have approved an important step toward establishing a revised governance model for the ISO’s wholesale electricity markets “designed to improve reliability and reduce the cost of delivering electricity to consumers across the West,” CAISO said on Aug. 13.
The New York Power Authority has pre-qualified five additional private developers and investors to collaborate with NYPA on the development of renewable energy generating projects.
When Paducah Power System began using TextPower in December 2022, the benefits quickly became apparent and elevated their customer service in several meaningful ways.
The American Public Power Association is inviting member organizations from Regions 2, 4 and 8 to nominate candidates for seats on APPA’s Board of Directors to represent those regions on the Board. Nominations must be submitted no later than September 9, 2024.