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The following is a transcript of the Jan. 20, 2025, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA’s News
Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek’s open-source platform created shockwaves across stock markets at the start of the week, putting downward pressure on stock prices for a number of companies including U.S. energy companies and power producers that are increasingly focused on the growth of AI and data centers and related increases in power demand.
Anterix and the Lower Colorado River Authority announced on Jan. 13 that LCRA has contracted with Anterix to purchase additional 900 MHz wireless broadband licenses from Anterix that will extend LCRA’s ability to support future growth in Texas.
The City of Ames, Iowa, a public power community, received six gold status certificates from the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environment Education as part of the first annual Resilient Iowa Communities Award.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is now accepting virtual currency mining facility registrations through an online portal hosted on the PUCT website.
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 17, celebrating the successful completion of its Randolph Harley Power Plant Phase II New Generation Wärtsilä Project in the St. Thomas/St. John district.
The California Public Utilities Commission on Jan. 27 unveiled action to enhance the safety of battery energy storage facilities and their related emergency response plans.
Kansas-based KPP Energy is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a municipal energy agency in 2025.