Cleveland Public Power Collaborating with Port of Cleveland on Modernization Project
Cleveland Public Power plans to collaborate with the Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port Authority on the port’s electrification and warehouse modernization project.
Public Power Community of Marshall, Mich., Poised to Benefit from Ford Battery Plant
Kevin Maynard, Director of Electric Utilities for the public power community of Marshall, Mich., recently detailed how Marshall will benefit from Ford’s plans to invest $3.5 billion to build the country’s first automaker-backed lithium iron phosphate battery plant in the city.
Public Power Utility in Tuskegee, Alabama, Played Key Role in South Korean Firm’s Factory Decision
The Utilities Board of Tuskegee in Alabama played a major role in the decision by Samkee Corp., a major South Korean automotive supplier, to invest $128 million to open its first U.S. factory in Alabama.
Task Force Recommends Decorah, Iowa, City Council Take Next Steps on Municipalization
A task force created by the City Council of Decorah, Iowa, recommends that the City Council proceed with the next steps in the process of pursuing municipalization, including holding a referendum on municipalization.
Fresno, Calif., Officials Eye Possible Formation of Public Power
Officials in Fresno, Calif., are taking a closer look at the potential formation of a public power utility for the city. The city is currently served by investor-owned Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
ElectriCities of North Carolina Workers Assist in Bucket Rescue
ElectriCities of North Carolina’s Brandon Guin, a crew leader, and David Carlos, an apprentice lineworker, recently helped to rescue a tree contractor who was stranded after his bucket truck became disabled while he was working at an elevated position.
Group Submits Signatures For Maine Voters to Consider Public Power Utility in 2023
A group in Maine on Oct. 31 submitted more than 80,000 signatures from voters in 422 Maine towns, which will allow for voters in the state next year to consider replacing investor-owned utilities in Maine with a statewide, consumer-owned utility.
San Diego City Council Approves Contract to Study Public Power
The San Diego City Council on October 3 approved a contract for a consulting firm to examine the feasibility of the California city transitioning to a public power utility.
Ann Arbor, Mich., City Council Advances Public Power Feasibility Study
The Ann Arbor, Mich., City Council on Sept. 6 voted 10-1 to contract with 5 Lakes Energy and NewGen Strategies and Solutions to conduct an energy options analysis and public power feasibility study.
Missouri River Energy Services Unveils Program To Raise Awareness Of Public Power
Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) unveiled its new MRES Ambassador Program to members during its annual meeting. The program is intended to raise the awareness of public power and the value of membership in MRES through community and policymaker education in member communities.