Public Power

The American #PublicPower Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 49 million people in 2,000 towns and cities.

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Following a nationwide search, the Commission of the @NCPA_Alert on June 11 confirmed Tony Zimmer as the agency’s new General Manager, succeeding outgoing GM Randy Howard upon his retirement, and assumes the position effective today. Details here: https://t.co/ouKGVlLrPw

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Florida #PublicPower utilities, including @NewsfromJEA, @mylkldelectric, @OUCreliableone & @CityofTLH, recently detailed how they are proactively taking steps to prepare for this year’s hurricane season, which began in June. @flpublicpower
Details here: https://t.co/MFtsQ5zo3W

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The Missouri Public Utility Alliance (@MPUAonline) broke ground on the Fulton Energy Center on June 10. The center is part of MPUA’s “Building MO Power” initiative, a long-term strategy to advance Missouri through local energy resilience. Details here: https://t.co/asai5GC025

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Team USA takes the field tonight for the @FIFAWorldCup! Ahead of the match, watch this World Cup ad featuring 1980 “Miracle on Ice” captain @MERUZIONE: https://t.co/U2yrZQZ5VR. Hear Mike live at our National Conference, Boston, June 26–July 1! More info: https://t.co/BeDYpI0Arc

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EDP Renewables North America LLC and Salt River Project (@SRPconnect) recently celebrated the completion of Flatland Energy Storage, a 200 megawatt/800 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system in Coolidge, Arizona. Read more: https://t.co/Pn7WhMcw15

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🌟The @TownofClaytonNC is a growing yet close-knit community just outside of Raleigh. The #PublicPower utility, serving Clayton for over 110 years, is building out its grid to support our growing population, which could potentially double in the next decade.⚡️
Learn more about the utility's journey in the Public Power Magazine: https://t.co/MEfbsXpmjK

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Nebraska #PublicPower utility Lincoln Electric System (@LESupdates) completed a successful revenue and refunding bond sale June 2, positioning the utility to support continued system investments while maintaining long-term financial stability. Read more: https://t.co/cSPxbwRdal

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The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee approved S. 3518, the FLOWS Act, yesterday. APPA supports this legislation and thanks Senator @lisamurkowski (R-AK) and @SenAngusKing (I-ME) for their leadership in advancing it in the U.S. Senate. Details: https://t.co/n2ChHbmziM

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2️⃣🌟The countdown to APPA's National Conference continues! Connect with #PublicPower leaders from across the country, gain practical insights, and bring back ideas you can put to work right away.

There's still time to join your peers! Visit our website to register today: https://t.co/yKcuarRqin
📍Boston, Massachusetts 📆June 26 - July 1, 2026

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.@NMPPEnergy Executive Director Bob Poehling recently announced Jason Rosenkranz as the new director of wholesale electric operations for the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN). Read more: https://t.co/focaryFZtM

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The Grand Haven Board of Light & Power (@ghblp) is inviting customers to participate in a new, local Community Solar Garden, the Michigan public power utility recently said. Read more: https://t.co/QluiNFxtWO

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Daniella Piper, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at @NYPAenergy, recently detailed how NYPA’s utilization of a “digital twin” has benefited the #PublicPower utility. Read more: https://t.co/2m7Mi12tPc

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.@BurlingtonElec recently announced new power purchase agreements with a subsidiary of New England Reliable Hydropower Holdings and Relevate Power for hydroelectric power from projects in New England. Read more: https://t.co/opklnMxMJj

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APPA joined @Edison_Electric, @NRECANews, and @LPPCorg in submitting comments to @FCC that advance a coordinated electric industry position on enabling scalable unmanned aircraft systems deployment while protecting critical infrastructure. Details: https://t.co/EFHkDr7oY0

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Starting in June, customers of Florida public power utility JEA (@NewsfromJEA) will see a lower fuel charge on their monthly electric bill. Read more: https://t.co/BamEZbfNZq

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State leaders, local officials and stakeholders recently joined executives from @NextEraEnergyR and @PRPAuthority to celebrate the groundbreaking of Colorado’s newest battery energy storage project -- the Weld Energy Center. Read more: https://t.co/ynop3nZwoQ

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.@CowlitzPUD is partnering with local organizations to support the immediate families affected by a chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging paper mill facility in Longview, Washington, on May 26. Read more: https://t.co/TshmT286mv

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#Publicpower utilities are harnessing the power of data to enhance operations and services. 💡 From predictive maintenance to effective risk management, check out how Northern Wasco County People's Utility District, @TCLP_News, and @argonne are using and sharing valuable data for a more resilient grid. https://t.co/098UCHoaBr

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Iowa public power utility Muscatine Power and Water (@mpw_tweets) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for EcoGen 10, a new combined heat and power generating facility designed to support the community’s future energy needs. Read more: https://t.co/OSSJmbVhmK

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The Tennessee Valley Authority (@TVAnews) Board of Directors recently met to review progress on one of the largest generation construction programs in the agency’s history. Read more: https://t.co/GiZquFN1t8