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Generation
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently certified a hybrid energy project in Fresno County, Calif., utilizing a law that was extended in an infrastructure package passed in 2023 with the support of the California Legislature.
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Electricity Markets
The New York Department of Public Service, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services recently submitted a report analyzing the impact of federal energy tariffs.
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Bonds and Financing
The American Public Power Association has launched a municipal bond advocacy page that includes a summary of its key messages on the issue, links to related news, and links to supporting documents.
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Generation
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright on March 17 announced the release of the second loan disbursement to Holtec for the Palisades Nuclear Plant.
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Community Engagement
MEAG Power on March 18 celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding.
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Community Engagement
Holyoke Gas & Electric recently detailed how the Massachusetts public power utility is continuing to evaluate residential fiber for its customers.
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Generation
Alpha Generation, LLC recently announced it has submitted plans to supply approximately 450 megawatts of additional electric generation at four existing power stations across Maryland, New Jersey and Ohio.
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Community Engagement
In a recent interview with APPA, Karen Kelley, Chief Operations Officer at Oregon public power utility Eugene Water and Electric Board, discusses how EWEB is proactively working to improve water resiliency.