Public Power Now

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Ed Franciosa, general manager of California public power utility Modesto Irrigation District, details what he sees as the biggest challenges facing the utility sector over the next few years and discusses what his priorities have been since becoming general manager last year.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Mark Christie, a Commissioner with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, details his concerns about rising transmission costs and addresses the potential impact of FERC’s currently operating with four Commissioners on the Commission’s ability to address pending matters.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Doug Hunter and Mason Baker of Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems discuss the transition in leadership from Hunter to Baker as CEO and General Manager of UAMPS. Hunter, who has served as CEO and general manager of UAMPS for 27 years, is retiring from UAMPS. Baker is taking over as CEO and general manager of UAMPS at the start of 2023.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Adrienne Lotto, Senior Vice President of Grid Security, Technical & Operations Services at APPA, discusses physical security for the grid and details resources that APPA offers in the area of physical security for its members.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Kirk Hudson, General Manager of Washington State’s Chelan County PUD, discusses how utilities can effectively leverage data and details some of the challenges facing utilities in terms of accessing and utilizing data.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Ben Collins, who became general manager of Wisconsin public power utility Cedarburg Light and Water in September 2022, details his long-term goals for the utility and explains the steps the utility has taken to earn a Smart Energy Provider designation from the American Public Power Association.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Dawn Roth Lindell, General Manager of California public power utility Burbank Water and Power, provides details on the utility’s recently announced agreement for its first utility-scale battery storage project and discusses the utility’s plans to build a new substation.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Greg Phipps, General Manager of the Reading Municipal Light Department, details the steps that the Massachusetts public power utility has taken to maintain high levels of reliability and details his long-term goals for RMLD.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Jason Grey, Director of Utilities at Virginia public power utility Danville Utilities, details the utility’s recently energized battery energy storage system and discusses its plans for a new substation.

The latest episode of Public Power Now features a conversation between Joy Ditto, President and CEO of the American Public Power Association, Jackie Flowers, Public Utilities Director at Tacoma Public Utilities in Washington, and Gary Ivory, General Manager of Douglas County PUD in East Wenatchee, Washington. Joy, Jackie and Gary discuss the benefits of hydropower and how dams in the Northwest are...

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Bill Johnson, general manager of the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities, details how the utility has successfully positioned itself to earn high marks from rating agencies and discusses the utility’s renewable energy portfolio.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Rudy Garza, CPS Energy’s President and CEO, details how the utility has responded to ongoing supply chain challenges facing the electric utility sector, as well as provides additional details on the utility’s FlexPOWER Bundle initiative.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Ursula Schryver, Vice President, Strategic Member Engagement & Education, discusses the benefits of attending APPA conferences and offers details on upcoming APPA conferences.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Teresa Broyles-Aplin, President and CEO of Nashville Electric Service, discusses her priorities as the new President and CEO of the utility and detail how NES works with the Tennessee Valley Authority in areas such as the development of renewable energy projects and energy upgrades for low-income customers.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Justin Driscoll, who recently received confirmation from the New York Power Authority’s Board to serve as President and CEO of the Authority, discusses NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic plan and details his long-term goals as President and CEO of NYPA.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, John Godfrey, Senior Government Relations Director at American Public Power Association, discusses the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act and how the new law will affect public power.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Angela Song, Transportation Electrification Portfolio Manager at Seattle City Light, details Seattle City Light’s efforts to build out electric vehicle charging infrastructure and discusses what she sees as the key challenges and opportunities for Seattle City Light when it comes to electrification.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Paul Zummo, Director, Research & Development, at APPA, discusses the recent release of the Municipal Utility Community Solar Workbook, a free how-to guide for utilities interested in exploring community solar.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Elliot Mainzer, President and CEO of the California Independent System Operator, discusses how the CAISO grid has responded this summer in response to increased power demand with hotter temperatures and details how CAISO is responding to the dramatic growth of utility-scale storage in the state.

The latest episode of Public Power Now features a conversation between Joy Ditto, President and CEO of the American Public Power Association, and Tangela Johnson, a consultant, executive coach, speaker and author. Joy and Tangela discuss workforce and corporate culture issues.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Jeff Lyash, President and CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority, discusses TVA’s recently issued request for proposals for up to 5,000 megawatts of carbon-free energy and TVA’s ongoing interest in small modular reactors.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Paul Zummo, Director for Research and Development at APPA, discusses a new report he prepared about electrification including potential benefits and challenges tied to electrification.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, John McCaffrey, senior regulatory counsel at APPA, discusses the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s recent proposal on generator interconnection reforms.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Jeffrey Stewart, Director of Louisiana public power utility Lafayette Utilities System, details key takeaways from a recent Electric Utility Storm Response and Recovery Summit and discusses his long-term goals as director of the utility.