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Missouri Regulators Approve $7 Billion Grain Belt Express Transmission Infrastructure Project

The $7 billion, 800-mile Grain Belt Express electric transmission infrastructure project on Oct. 12 secured approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission for its request to amend its existing certificate of convenience and necessity. The decision marks the last required state siting approval
Bonds and Financing

LCRA Board Approves Business and Capital Plans for Fiscal Year 2025

The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors recently approved a business plan of about $577 million and authorized capital investments of about $1.32 billion for energy, water, and public service projects in fiscal year 2025.

FERC Takes Steps to Bolster Reliability Standards for Monitoring Grid Cyber Systems

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Jan. 19 directed the North American Electric Reliability Corporation to develop and submit reliability standards requiring internal network security monitoring for high-impact bulk electric system cyber systems and medium-impact systems with high-speed internet connections.
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There’s No Place Like Home

Our new President and CEO, Joy Ditto, weighs in on the fresh perspective she's bringing back to public power after heading another association for four years.

Why the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Is a Win for Public Power

An overview of how public power can take advantage of billions of dollars in funding for grid improvements, cybersecurity, and customer assistance.
Finley Engineering Company, Inc.

March 27, 2025 – Lamar, MO – Finley Engineering, a leading provider of broadband and energy consulting and engineering services, is pleased to announce the addition of David Wojcik as Chief Client Officer. In this role, David will lead client engagement initiatives, drive strategic revenue growth, and reinforce Finley’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions across the broadband and energy sectors.

David brings over 25 years of experience in telecom, broadband, wireless infrastructure, and data center solutions, with expertise in fiber networks, 5G, private LTE, and enterprise IT. He has led business development for OEMs and Integrators into markets including Tier 1/Tier 2 Carriers, Independent service providers, utilities/COOPs, and municipalities. His leadership in strategic partnerships and sales has driven growth in FTTH, middle-mile broadband, and wireless infrastructure. 

“David’s extensive industry knowledge and track record of driving business growth make him an ideal leader to enhance our client relationships and expand our market presence,” said Ty Middleton, CEO of Finley Engineering. “As broadband and energy infrastructure continue to evolve, his leadership will be instrumental in helping our clients navigate challenges and seize opportunities.” 

Prior to joining Finley, David served as Vice President of Sales and Business Development at leading Network Infrastructure and OEM Companies including Nokia and most recently Data One Systems. With this leadership transition, Finley is poised for continued growth and innovation as it strengthens its role as a trusted partner in broadband and energy infrastructure. You can connect with David through LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wojcik-356426b/ or email at d.wojcik@finleyusa.com. 

For more information about Finley, visit www.finleyusa.com.

Media Contact:
Molly White
m.white@finleyusa.com
402-301-6514
 

Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

APPA government relations staff outline key legislative priorities for public power

Desmarie Waterhouse, the American Public Power Association’s Vice President, Government Relations & Counsel, and other APPA government relations staff on June 8 provided a detailed overview of public power’s legislative priorities including assistance for utilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

TVA’s flexibility program enables local utilities to embrace distributed energy

The Tennessee Valley Authority began allowing the local utilities it serves to generate up to 5% of energy from distributed resources, and public power utilities weigh in on what this new flexibility means for their customers.
Community Engagement

Missouri’s Marshall Municipal Utilities GM Credits Employees, Board With Strong Safety Record

Safety for employees at Missouri public power utility Marshall Municipal Utilities “is something we stress day in and day out” and being able to sustain a strong safety record has been achieved thanks to the dedication of its employees, as well as support from the utility’s Board of Public Works, said Jeff Bergstrom, General Manager for the utility, in a recent Q&A with Public Power Current.
Generation

Empowerment and electricity

The founding of the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority and how its founding vision to have the utility serve the Navajo Nation continues today.