The American Public Power Association’s Public Power Now podcast brings listeners the latest news and insights from key public power utility executives, power industry players and APPA staff.
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Enhanced Authority Allows NYPA to Take Ownership of Renewable Energy Projects
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Vennela Yadhati, Vice President of Renewables Development at the New York Power Authority, details how enhanced authority provided to NYPA will give it the opportunity to tie a number of elements together “in a cohesive way to bring more renewable capacity online,” as well as allow NYPA to take ownership o…
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Seattle City Light GM and CEO Details Utility Transportation Electrification Planning Efforts
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Dawn Lindell, the new General Manager and CEO of public power utility Seattle City Light, details how the utility has been proactive when it comes to planning for the growth of transportation electrification and discusses what her immediate priorities have been as the new General Manager and CEO of the uti…
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Gallatin Department of Electricity’s Mark Kimbell Details Substation Projects, Efforts to Keep Rates Low
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Mark Kimbell, General Manager for the Gallatin Department of Electricity in Tennessee, provides details on ongoing substation projects being pursued by the public power utility and discusses how the utility maintains fiscal responsibility and keeps rates low.…
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New GM of Burbank Water and Power Details Priorities, Benefits from Long-Duration Energy Storage System
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Mandip Samra, the new General Manager of California public power utility Burbank Water and Power, details her immediate priorities as the new General Manager of the utility and discusses the benefits that will flow from a recently commissioned long-duration energy storage system.…
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Benefits, Features of APPA’s New eSafety Tracker are Detailed by LUS, APPA Officials
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Patrick Hart, APPA’s Senior Director for Resilience Programs, and Tori Leger, Employee Development Coordinator at Louisiana public power utility Lafayette Utilities System, detail the features and benefits of APPA’s newly released eSafety Tracker. Details about the eSafety tracker are available on APPA’s w…
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Transformation of Princeton Public Power Utilities Spurred by Operational Efficiency, Transparency and Community Outreach
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Keith Butcher, General Manager of Minnesota public power utility Princeton Public Utilities, provides an update on the utility’s electric capital improvements plan and details how the utility has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last five years by placing a strong emphasis on operational effi…
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Steps Taken to Boost Reliability Detailed by New Smyrna Beach Utilities CEO and GM Joseph Bunch
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Joseph Bunch, General Manager and CEO for Florida public power utility New Smyrna Beach Utilities, details the steps the utility has taken in recent years to improve reliability. He also discusses how the utility benefits from being a member of the Florida Municipal Power Agency and the Florida Municipal E…
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Austin Energy Utilizes Artificial Intelligence Technology to Address Threat of Wildfires
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Chris Vetromile, Wildfire Manager for Texas public power utility Austin Energy, details how Austin Energy is proactively working to mitigate the threat of wildfires including utilizing artificial intelligence technology.By American Public Power Association
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Benefits of Mass. Grid-Scale Storage Program Detailed by MMWEC, Lightshift Energy
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Rory Jones, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Lightshift Energy, and Jason Viadero, Director of Engineering and Generation Assets at Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company, discuss a recently announced program under which MMWEC has selected Lightshift as its exclusive partner to deploy the sta…
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Lansing Board of Water and Light GM Details New Demand Response Program
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Dick Peffley, General Manager for Michigan public power utility Lansing Board of Water and Light, details a new utility demand response program called “Peak Power Partner” for its residential electric customers and provides an update on the utility’s plan to provide 50 percent clean energy by 2030 and achi…
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OPPD Officials Detail Training Available Through New Substation Simulator
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Aaron Rasmussen, Principal Engineer, Grid Automation, at Omaha Public Power District, and Rick Stava, Manager of Protection and Automation Engineering, at OPPD, detail a new OPPD substation simulator. Among other things, the OPPD officials discuss the training that is available through the substation simul…
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Amy Zubaly Details How FMEA and Florida Public Power Utilities are Preparing for Hurricane Season
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Amy Zubaly, Executive Director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association, discusses the upcoming hurricane season and details how FMEA and public power utilities in Florida are preparing for the 2024 hurricane season.By American Public Power Association
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Benefits of Solar Plus Storage Project in Aztec, N.M., Include Resiliency, Cost Savings
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Denver DeWees, Electric Department Director for the City of Aztec, New Mexico, details how a 2-megawatt solar PV plus 4-megawatt-hour battery energy storage project will benefit the city’s utility and customers. Specifically, he said that energy produced by the solar farm will have a fixed cost with a lowe…
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Developing Strategic Plan Included Among Goals for McMinnville Electric System GM and CEO Elect
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Brittany Davis, the General Manager and CEO Elect for Tennessee public power utility McMinnville Electric System, notes that included among her long-term goals is the development of a strategic plan for the utility. She also details the ways in which she has introduced herself to the McMinnville community …
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Benefits of Iron Flow Battery Storage Technology Detailed by Burbank Water and Power’s Mandip Samra
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Burbank Water and Power on April 5 is scheduled to hold a ribbon cutting for a new iron flow battery storage project. Among the benefits of iron flow battery storage technology is the useful life of the battery, which is expected to be 25 years, as compared with 10 years for other types of storage technology, said Mandip Samra, Assistant General Ma…
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Season 4, Episode 5: Women are the Future!
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This podcast explores the transformative influence of women in executive leadership. Hear about the multifaceted ways in which female leaders are shaping the landscape of transit and fostering positive change within their organizations and communities. Host: Dawn Distler, Chief Executive Officer, METRO Regional Transit Authority Guests: Nadine Lee,…
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Louisiana Energy and Power Authority Lowers Member Community Costs, Offers Contract Flexibility
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Among the benefits that the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority offers to its full requirements members is to help put downward pressure on costs for LEPA full requirements members through economies of scale as a non-profit organization, Kevin Bihm, General Manager of LEPA, said in the latest episode of Public Power Now. Another advantage that LEP…
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Benefits Flowing from APPA Smart Energy Provider Designation Detailed by Public Power Utility Officials
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Kyle Holmberg, Communications and Energy Programs Analyst at Middleborough Gas and Electric Department, and Sonja Britland, Sustainability and Commercial Development Manager at Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant, detail the benefits that flow to utilities that receive APPA’s Smart Energy Provider designation…
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New CEO of LES is Focused on Understanding and Internalizing the “Culture and the Spirit” of the Utility
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Emeka Anyanwu, who began his role as CEO of Nebraska public power utility Lincoln Electric System in January, said that he is focused on trying to understand and internalize “the culture and the spirit” of LES. He also provided an update on the utility’s efforts to meet a decarbonization goal that aims to …
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APPA’s Ursula Schryver Details Benefits of Attending the 2024 APPA National Conference
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Ursula Schryver, Senior Vice President of Education, Training, and Events at APPA, details the benefits of attending APPA’s national conference and highlights sessions scheduled to take place at the conference. The National Conference will be held from June 7 through June 12 in San Diego, California.…
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Lessons Learned from DOE Funding Program Application Process Detailed by Snohomish County PUD, EPB
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, two officials from Washington State’s Snohomish County PUD: John Hieb, Principal Engineer, and Suzy Oversvee, Senior Program Manager for New Energy Initiatives, and Daniel Crawley, Supervisor for Strategic Research at Chattanooga, Tenn.-based EPB, discuss projects that Snohomish County PUD and EPB will pur…
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Ice Storm “Orders of Magnitude” Larger Than Anything Previously Seen by Emerald People’s Utility District
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An ice storm that hit Oregon in January was “orders of magnitude larger than anything we’ve seen before,” Kyle Roadman, General Manager of Oregon public power utility Emerald People’s Utility District, said in the latest episode of Public Power Now. In the episode, he details how Emerald People’s Utility District crews worked to rapidly restore pow…
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Season 4, Episode 4: A Conversation with Transportation Planner and Author Christof Spieler on Factors that Lead to Effective Public Transportation
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APTA interviews Christof Spieler on his book “Trains / Buses / People: An Opinionated Atlas of US and Canadian Transit – Second Edition.” The discussion goes into depth on the attributes of good public transportation, taking a close look at systems across North America. Factors such as frequency, reliability, access, and legibility are considered, …
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Roseville, Calif. Electric Utility Director Dan Beans Details Supply Chain Strategies
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Dan Beans, Electric Utility Director for the public power community of Roseville, California, provides an overview of supply chain challenges facing Roseville’s utility and details the strategies that the utility has implemented to address those challenges. He also discusses state mandates that Roseville’s…
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Importance of Participating in LIHEAP Action Day is Highlighted by SMUD Officials
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Kim Rikalo and Star Walker, who work for California public power utility SMUD, discuss the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and LIHEAP Action Day, which falls this year on February 7. Rikalo, SMUD’s Manager for Residential and Assistance Delivery, and Walker, SMUD’s Segment Delivery Supervisor for…
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Season 4, Episode 3: Mentoring: A Tool For Employee Engagement & Retention – Part II (GCRTA)
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The Transit Authority is proud to present part-two of series with tools to help you retain and engage staff. In this episode you’ll hear from Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority General Manager and CEO, India Birdsong-Terry and her team about their peer-to-peer mentoring program. Tune in to learn more about how their team partners with ATU…
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Indiana Municipal Power Agency Meets Key Need for Member Communities Through Lineworker Services
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Among the many ways in which the Indiana Municipal Power Agency is proactively helping its member communities is the creation of an IMPA services group that serves as a line department for certain towns or cities. “We do all the operation and maintenance for those communities,” said Jack Alvey, President and CEO of IMPA, in the latest episode of Pu…
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Season 4, Episode 2: Mentoring: A Tool For Employee Engagement & Retention (Part I - VTA)
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The Transit Authority is proud to present a 2-part series with tools to help you retain and engage staff. You’ll hear from Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority COO, Derik Calhoun and Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority General Manager and CEO, India Birdsong-Terry. Tune in to learn more about how their team’s partner with ATU to bui…
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Burlington Electric Department GM Darren Springer Provides Update on Net Zero by 2030 Goal
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Darren Springer, General Manager of Vermont public power utility Burlington Electric Department, offers an update on Burlington’s Net Zero by 2030 goal and details how Burlington Electric Department is helping to achieve this goal. Springer also provides additional details about how the utility will benefi…
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Key Elements of a Successful Community Benefits Plan for DOE Funding Detailed
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Amme Storma, a financial analyst with Wisconsin public power utility Kaukauna Utilities, and Laura Beeman, a managing consultant with Beam Reach Consulting Group, provide insights on community benefits plans, which the Department of Energy requires as part of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Infl…
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Benefits of Participating in Lineworkers Rodeo Detailed by Lafayette Utilities System Director Jeffrey Stewart
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Jeffrey Stewart, Director of Louisiana public power utility Lafayette Utilities System, details the benefits of public power utilities participating in APPA’s 2024 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo. Lafayette Utilities System is hosting the Lineworkers Rodeo, which will take place on April 5-6 in Lafayette, L…
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Season 4, Episode 1: Taylor Swift and the Rebirth of Transit in 2023
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APTA's Transit Authority is proud to present a special 2023 year-end podcast with host Paul Comfort and our friends at Transit Unplugged, with guests Paul P. Skoutelas, President & CEO of APTA, and Petra Mollet, VP of Strategic International Programs. The lively conversation focused on the year that was and what we should be looking forward to in 2…
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Customer Service Has Always Been the Focus at Groton Electric Light Department from “The Top Down”
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At Massachusetts public power utility Groton Electric Light Department, “customer service has always been our focus, from the top down,” said Kevin Kelly, General Manager at Groton Electric Light Department, in the latest episode of Public Power Now. The utility was recently recognized by APPA with a Public Power Customer Satisfaction Award for pro…
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Fayetteville PWC CEO and General Manager Details Priorities, Steps Taken to Achieve High Levels of Reliability
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Tim Bryant, who became CEO and General Manager of North Carolina-based public power utility Fayetteville Public Works Commission in August, details what his priorities have been since taking on his new role at the utility. Bryant also discusses the steps that the utility has taken to achieve high levels of…
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Public Power Utility Officials Detail Benefits of Participating in Key APPA Programs
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This episode of Public Power Now features a recent APPA webinar that details how APPA members can benefit from participating in three Association programs: the Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments program, the Reliable Public Power Provider program and the Smart Energy Provider program. The webinar includes public power officials who d…
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New DEMEC Joint Lineworker Training Yard Offers Wide Range of Benefits for JAA’s Members
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Kimberly Schlichting, President and CEO of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, offers details on a new DEMEC Joint Lineworker Training Yard. Among other things, she details the wide range of benefits that will flow from the new facility for the joint action agency’s members including cost savings.…
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NTUA’s Deenise Becenti Details Importance of Light Up Navajo Initiative, Discusses Benefits of Solar Energy Projects
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Deenise Becenti, Government and Public Affairs Manager at the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, details how the Light Up Navajo project is helping to bring electricity to families in the Navajo Nation and discusses the benefits that are flowing from NTUA solar energy projects including providing job opportu…
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Planning for Future Power Supply Needs, Strategies to Address Supply Chain Challenges Detailed by Idaho Falls Power’s GM Bear Prairie
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The steps that Idaho Falls Power is taking to plan for future power supply needs, the strategies that the utility has adopted to address supply chain challenges and the efforts the utility has engaged in to earn a Diamond Level designation from APPA as a Reliable Public Power provider are detailed by Bear Prairie, General Manager at Idaho Falls Pow…
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Grid Resiliency Projects Detailed by Fort Pierce Utilities Authority’s Javier Cisneros
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Javier Cisneros, Director of Utilities at Florida’s Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, details the projects that the public power utility will pursue as a result of funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather and natural disasters through increased grid resiliency. C…
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Season 3, Episode 5: TransLink’s Kevin Quinn Discusses Ridership, Land Use, Affordability and Climate Action
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The Vancouver, Canada region stands out as a model for transit supportive land use, transit ridership per-capita, and in its exemplary commitment to sustainability practices. TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn outlines the ways public transportation is the backbone of mobility in the Vancouver region, and how transit has a central role in fulfilling broader…
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AMP Official Details Variety of Cybersecurity Tools That JAA Provides to Members
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Jared Price, Chief Information Officer at American Municipal Power, details the tools that AMP provides to its members related to cybersecurity and discusses how utilities can leverage Cybersecurity Awareness Month to engage with customers on cybersecurity issues.…
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APPA President and CEO Scott Corwin Details How APPA is Helping Members Meet Power Sector Challenges
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Scott Corwin, the American Public Power Association’s President and CEO, details how APPA is helping its members successfully meet challenges facing the power sector. Corwin also discusses the benefits that have flowed from him traveling across the country to meet with APPA members.…
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Center for Energy Workforce Development Details Activities Planned for Careers in Energy Week
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Missy Henriksen, Executive Director for the Center for Energy Workforce Development, discusses the activities that the Center for Energy Workforce Development is planning for Careers in Energy Week (Oct. 16-20) and details the resources that the Center makes available to APPA members.…
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Season 3, Episode 4: A Conversation with Stephen Gardner, CEO, Amtrak
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Recorded on the trade show floor at APTA’s EXPO 2023 in Orlando, Florida, our special guest Stephen Gardener, CEO of Amtrak, discusses a wide range of topics including Amtrak’s role in linking cities, regions and rural America, how intercity passenger rail travel options can be made more attractive, recent and upcoming Amtrak system improvements, c…
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Public Power Officials Offer Insights on How to Launch, Sustain and Succeed with Podcasts
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The latest episode of Public Power Now features officials with Turlock Irrigation District, the Alaska Power Association and Snohomish County PUD who participated in a panel discussion at the 2023 Northwest Public Power Association’s Northwest Innovations in Communications Conference. The panelists offered insights on how to start, sustain, and suc…
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SMUD CEO and GM Paul Lau Provides Update on Utility’s Push for Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Paul Lau, CEO and General Manager at California public power utility SMUD, provides an update on the utility's effort to reach zero carbon emissions in its power supply by 2030 and details the recently completed commissioning of six energy storage systems delivered to SMUD.…
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BPA Details Wide Range of Activities Tied to Pollinator Habitats within Rights-of-Way and Facilities
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Nick Johnson, environmental protection specialist at the Bonneville Power Administration, discusses his work for BPA in helping to determine the viability of pollinator habitat within BPA rights-of-way and facilities.By American Public Power Association
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Eugene Water and Electric Board Details Strategies for Successfully Connecting with Customers
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Aaron Orlowski, a communications specialist and primary spokesperson for Oregon public power utility the Eugene Water and Electric Board, details the utility’s plans to pursue studies related to demand response programs and discusses the strategies that EWEB utilizes to successfully connect with its custom…
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Tacoma Public Utilities Details Approach to Engaging with Customers on Electric Vehicles
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Jackie Flowers, Director of Washington State public power utility Tacoma Public Utilities, details how the utility is engaging with its customers in the area of electric vehicles and discusses the utility’s activities related to the development of the Southwest Power Pool’s Markets+ initiative.…
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MRES Helps Members Meet Workforce Challenges, Communicate Economic Value of Public Power
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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Matt Schull, President & CEO of South Dakota-based Missouri River Energy Services, details how MRES is helping its members successfully address workforce challenges and communicate the economic value of all the benefits that local electric utilities provided to their communities.…
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