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Energy Storage
A fire broke out on Jan. 16 at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Morro Bay, Calif., prompting local officials to implement an evacuation of nearby residents
Electricity Markets
President Trump on Jan. 20 named Mark Christie Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
The Florida Municipal Electric Association announced its 2024 “Restoring Communities Awards,” which recognize Florida public power utilities for their exemplary power restoration efforts in their own communities or their mutual aid efforts outside of their home communities following hurricanes, other severe weather events and non-weather-related emergencies.
Safety
A new rule proposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on heat injury and illness prevention is overly prescriptive and should be amended to allow employers the flexibility to implement alternate procedures that are just as protective as the standards set forth in the proposed rule, the American Public Power Association said in recent comments submitted to OSHA.
As the voice of public power in our nation’s capital, the American Public Power Association strives to harness the strength of unity behind our public service mission to advocate for member communities. Outside of advocacy, in the mutual aid and security coordination work we do, members experienced
Environment
How environmental regulations factor into public power entities' power supply planning process and what other considerations affect their long-term decisions.
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
How the Public Power Mutual Aid Network and Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council come together before, during, and after emergencies to continually improve grid resilience.
Bonds and Financing
The benefits of municipal bonds, including how various public power entities have leveraged them to finance community and grid improvement projects.
A quick breakdown of 10 steps to setting up, adequately preparing for, and taking part in meetings with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
A snapshot of public power’s influence in Washington, D.C., and across the United States.