Nebraska’s North Central Public Power District Focuses On Reliability, Keeps Eye On Supply Chain
In a recent Q&A with Public Power Current, Doyle Hazen, General Manager and CEO of Nebraska public power utility North Central Public Power District (NCPPD) detailed how the utility’s aggressive approach to vegetation management has bolstered reliability, outlined how NCPPD benefits from its relationship with the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) and described how NCPPD has taken a proactive approach when it comes to addressing supply chain issues.
Florida Public Power Utility Breaks Ground On Net-Zero Emissions Campus
Representatives with Florida public power utility Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) and the City of St. Cloud, Fla., led a recent groundbreaking ceremony for OUC’s state-of-the-art St. Cloud Operations & Maintenance Center, the first net-zero campus for a Florida utility.
North Carolina Public Power Utility Fayetteville PWC Recognized By United Way
United Way of Cumberland County, N.C., announced on March 1 that North Carolina public power utility Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) received the 2021 Spirit of North Carolina Award for Investment in long-term sustainable impact.
North Carolina Utility Launches App To Report Streetlights In Need Of Repair
The city of High Point, North Carolina, has begun using an app to track burned out streetlights.
TVA Unveils $3 Million In Pilot Projects To Advance Connectivity, Carbon-Free Future
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently announced an initiative to partner with communities in portions of the seven-state region and help provide equitable access to technology.
Wisconsin Public Power Utility Details Contributions To Local Organizations
Black River Falls Municipal Utilities (BRFMU) finished up 2021 by giving back to the local community, the Black River Falls, Wisconsin-based public power utility recently reported.
City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., Raises Funds For United Way Through Unique Raffle Event
City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., raised just under $10,000 for United Way of the Ozarks through a raffle event with the winner detonating the implosion of power plant stacks.
Public Power Women in History: Carolyn McNeil
Congress initially designated March 1987 as Women’s History Month to honor the women who made historical contributions to the nation’s growth and strength. The resolution also acknowledged that women had been “consistently overlooked and undervalued in the body of American history.”
Rochelle, Illinois, Shop Local Credit Program With Public Power Utility Well Received By Customers
A credit program aimed at supporting small businesses in Rochelle, Ill., through a credit on Rochelle Municipal Utilities (RMU) bills has been quite successful, said Michelle Pease, Community Development Director for the City of Rochelle.
City Utilities Of Springfield, Mo., Partners With United Way For Plant Demolition Raffle Event
City Utilities Of Springfield, Mo., is partnering with United Way of the Ozarks for a raffle event with the winner detonating the implosion of power plant stacks.