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Generation
The U.S. Department of Energy on Sept. 29 announced a $625 million investment “to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal industry, aiming to boost energy production and support coal communities nationwide.”
Workforce
Washington State’s Pacific County PUD announced the appointment of Chris Forrest as its new General Manager.
Electric Vehicles
Burlington, Vermont, Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and Burlington Electric Department on Sept. 22 announced a temporary increase to BED’s electric vehicle incentives to help offset the September 30, 2025 expiration of the federal tax credit for EV purchases, as set forth in President Trump's recently-signed reconciliation bill.
The Village of Trempealeau, Wisconsin, has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission through the Rural Energy Startup Program.
Reliability
Chelan County PUD crews recently began removing hazard trees along a high-voltage transmission line that runs through six miles of rugged, difficult-to-access terrain from Sunitsch Canyon to Winton.
Bills and Rates
Following extensive and collaborative discussions with its customer representatives and key stakeholders, the New York Power Authority has advanced a proposal to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to adjust its Preference Power rates.
Security
Greenville Utilities Commission’s IT Department’s Cybersecurity Improvement Team received the 2025 Best of North Carolina Technology Award for Outstanding Leadership during the NC Digital Government Summit, hosted by the North Carolina Department of Information Technology.
Community Engagement
As part of its continued commitment to community engagement, California public power utility Pasadena Water and Power is launching a new virtual platform designed to foster ongoing dialogue with customers about electric rates, utility programs, incentives, and services.