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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"Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)" wants to make you a smarter publisher by giving you access to powerful ideas, strategies, and tools for success. Our interview guests are independent publishers, author publishers, and hybrid publishers, as well as distributors, printers, reviewers, booksellers, marketers, visionaries, and opinion leaders from all sectors of the book publishing industry. We are sponsored and supported by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the large ...
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“In The Money” a half hour show weekly. All about investing, market analysis, opportunities for the layman in all of us. Very entertaining with weekly guests. Hosted by John Williams and Mike Goden.
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The Bottom Line 9-29-25 with Jodi Mezzanotte of Educate Maine
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34:35In the Williams Broadcasting Studio join Patrick Woodcock, John williams and special guest Jodi Mezzanotte of Educate Maine for this weeks "Bottom Line".By John Williams
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APPA’s Paul Zummo Details Recently Released Performance Indicators Survey
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7:37In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Paul Zummo, Director for Energy Efficiency Developments & Statistics at APPA, discusses APPA’s recently released 2024 APPA Performance Indicators Survey.By American Public Power Association
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How to Find Your Book Publishing Niche to Thrive
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42:43Canadian publisher Page Two found their publishing niche early on, honed it to perfection, and have had great success since then. It’s always helpful to learn from other publisher’s stories to improve your own publishing business, so Page Two Co-Founder and Co-CEO Trena White joins the podcast today to share details about how their team discovered …
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Franklin PUD GM and CEO Victor Fuentes Details Workforce Strategies Including Successful Student Intern Program
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9:09Victor Fuentes, General Manager and CEO of Washington State’s Franklin PUD, discusses the launch of a successful student intern program at Franklin PUD and other efforts at the PUD to proactively address workforce issues facing the utility sector in the latest episode of Public Power Now. He also addresses the steps that Franklin PUD is taking to m…
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Pasadena Water and Power General Manager David Reyes Details Energy Storage Project
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19:02In the latest episode of Public Power Now, David Reyes, General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power in California, discusses how the utility is helping to achieve Pasadena’s goal of sourcing 100% of Pasadena’s electricity from carbon-free sources by the end of 2030 and provides details on a utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System being pursued …
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The Bottom Line 9-11-25 with special guest Dr. Lynne Coy-Ogan President first female CEO of Husson University
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31:23The Bottom Line with special guest Dr. Lynne Coy-Ogan Pesident and first female CEO of Husson University.By John Williams
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Heartland Energy’s Casey Crabtree Provides Details on Data Center Rate Policy
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10:48In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Casey Crabtree, Director of Economic Development at Heartland Energy, a South Dakota-based joint action agency, provides details on Heartland Energy’s Demand-Adjusted Technology Advantage program, an interruptible data center rate policy, which was launched in March of this year.…
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Latest Environmental Regulation Developments Detailed by APPA’s Carolyn Slaughter
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14:55In the latest episode of APPA’s Public Power Now podcast, Carolyn Slaughter, Senior Director for Environmental Policy at APPA, provides an update on key environmental regulations of importance to the public power community including EPA’s proposal to repeal Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Rule Amendments. She also details what resources APPA offer…
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How to Create a Sensational Book Marketing Plan
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43:00Do you have an organized, detailed, strategic marketing plan for every book that you publish? President and Founder of Media Kit Buzz Brian Feinblum joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share expert tips about the most important aspects of a book marketing plan pre-publication, during publication, and post-publication, including wha…
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CEO of California CCA MCE Details Benefits of Issuing Green Bonds
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16:50In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Dawn Weisz, CEO of California community choice aggregator MCE, provides details on the benefits that flow to MCE and its member communities from the issuance of green bonds and describes MCE’s approach to power supply planning.By American Public Power Association
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The Bottom Line 8-14-25 with special guest US Representative Chellie Pingree
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32:02From the Williams Broadcasting Studios' join John and Patrick with special guest US Represenative Chellie Pringree for this weeks "Bottom Line".By John Williams
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Customer Academy, Workforce Strategies are Detailed by President and CEO of the Paris Board of Public Utilities
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26:11In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Terry Wimberley, President and CEO of the Paris Board of Public Utilities, the public power utility for Paris, Tennessee, details how the utility engages with the Paris community and its customers including Paris BPU’s Customer Academy. He also discusses the strategies that the utility has implemented with…
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Utilities Director for Columbia, Missouri, Details Utility’s Approach to Power Supply Planning
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19:22In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Erin Keys, Utilities Director for Columbia, Missouri, details how the city’s utility approaches power supply planning and discusses projections for power demand. She also discusses what her priorities have been since taking on her new role as Utilities Director. Keys started in her new role as Utilities Di…
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Utilities Director for Loveland, Colorado, Details Success of Drone Inspection Program
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24:05In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Sharon Israel, Utilities Director for the public power community of Loveland, Colorado, discusses the success of the utility’s drone inspection program, which launched a year ago, and details the ways in which Loveland benefits from its relationship with Platte River Power Authority, a joint action agency.…
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The Bottom Line 7-31-25 with special guest Heather Sanborn Maine Public Advocate
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40:27The Bottom Line with special guest Heather Sanborn Maine Public Advocate.By John Williams
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How Do You Set Up a Hybrid Publishing Company?
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37:09Should you set up your publishing company as a hybrid publisher? To help answer that question, Broad Book Group’s co-founder Dr. Jennifer Dorsey joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share details about how they formed their hybrid publishing business, including how they set up contracts with authors, how they handle book distributio…
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Impact of New Law on Public Power, Key Tax Credit-Related Deadlines Detailed by APPA’s John Godfrey
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11:45In the latest episode of Public Power Now, John Godfrey, Senior Government Relations Director at APPA, discusses the recent enactment of budget reconciliation legislation and the new law’s effect on public power. Meanwhile, the enactment of the budget reconciliation legislation has started the clock on a number of tax credit-related deadlines, whic…
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KYMEA President and CEO Doug Buresh Details Power Supply Portfolio Strategies
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18:16In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Doug Buresh, President and CEO of the Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency, discusses the key benefits that KYMEA offers to its all requirements members and details KYMEA’s strategies related to assembling its power supply portfolio.By American Public Power Association
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Key Takeaways from Groton Electric Light Department Time-of-Use Rate Case Study are Detailed
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14:54In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Kevin Kelly, the former Manager of Groton Electric Light Department in Massachusetts, discusses a time-of-use rate case study that the utility completed in 2024 in collaboration with APPA. Among other things, he details the key takeaways from the study.By American Public Power Association
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The Bottom Line 7-9-25 with Steven Michaud President Maine Hospital Association
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35:26In the Williams Broadcasting Studio join John and special guest Steven Michaud President of the Maine Hospital Association on the weeks Bottom Line!By John Williams
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Easton Utilities President and CEO John Horner Details Broadband Project, Efforts Tied to Safety, Reliability
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25:31In the latest episode of APPA’s Public Power Now podcast, John Horner, President and CEO of Maryland public power utility Easton Utilities, discusses the utility’s broadband project including how grant funding for the project was secured. He also details the steps that Easton Utilities has taken to earn recognition for its safe operating practices …
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Florida Municipal Electric Association Executive Director Amy Zubaly Details Hurricane Preparation Activities
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11:36In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Amy Zubaly, Executive Director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association, discusses how public power utilities and FMEA have prepared for this year’s hurricane season including a 2025 Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum held by FMEA in May.By American Public Power Association
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The Bottom Line 6-26-25 with Patrick Woodcock John Williams recapping the most recent State of Maine Legislative session
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31:30From the Williams Broadcasting Studio join John Williams and Patrick Woodcock for this weeks "Bottom Line"By John Williams
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Savvy Strategies for Book Advertising on Google, Facebook, Instagram, & More
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40:14Advertising on Google, Facebook, Instagram, and various social media sites can be exceptional exposure for your books and possibly lead to more sales, but which platforms are better for garnering sales as compared to visibility, and what types of images and copy work best for each site? Also, how long is the ideal time to run an ad? Ingram Content …
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New Guidebook Provides Tools, Insights to Help Public Power Utilities Create a Strategic Plan
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14:30In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Steve VanderMeer, an executive consultant, discusses a new guidebook, Strategic Planning in Public Power: Creating a Guide to Enduring Success, which provides tools and insights to help public power utilities create a strategic plan that aligns with community values and expectations.…
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Virtual Summit to Explore Latest Advancements and Future Prospects of New Nuclear
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5:32In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Ursula Schryver, Senior Vice President for Education, Training & Events at APPA, discusses APPA’s 2025 Current State of Nuclear Virtual Summit, which is scheduled to take place August 19 through August 21. The summit will explore the latest advancements and future prospects of new nuclear, including small …
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The Bottom Line 6-9-25 with Dan Cashman Public Relations Director for Sutherland Weston
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38:10Join John Williams and Patrick Woodcock with special guest Dan Cushman Public Relations Director for Sutherland Weston on this weeks "Bottom Line".By John Williams
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APPA’s Lindsey Buttel Details How Utility Salary Survey Results Will be Utilized to Benefit APPA Members
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7:14In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Lindsey Buttel, Manager for Research and Statistics at APPA, details how results from APPA’s 2025 Utility Salary Survey will be utilized to benefit APPA’s members and discusses the types of questions that are included in the survey.By American Public Power Association
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APPA Blueprint Provides Elective Pay Guidance to Public Power Utilities Across a Number of Areas
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21:07In the latest episode of Public Power Now, John Godfrey, Senior Government Relations Director at APPA, discusses APPA’s newly released Elective Pay Blueprint for Public Power, which provides guidance to public power utilities that are considering the development of projects relying on elective payment of energy tax credits. Among other things, he p…
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The Bottom Line 5-21-25 with Trey Stewart the Senate Minority Leader in the Maine State Legislature.
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40:35From the Williams Broadcasting Studio join John Williams and Patrick Woodcock with special guest Trey Stewart.By John Williams
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Improve Book Marketing Strategies by Understanding Reader Habits
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36:54Understanding reader habits can help independent publishers and author-publishers improve their book marketing strategies, hopefully boosting book sales. With over 550,000 readers on the popular digital review copy platform NetGalley, their team has collected invaluable data about reader’s preferences, so NetGalley’s Customer Success Manager Katie …
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MMEA Executive Director Katie Abraham Details Key Findings from Report on Benefits of Public Power
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30:51In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Katie Abraham, Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal Electric Association, discusses key findings included in a recently released report that details the positive impact of public power utilities in the state. She also describes the services that MMEA provides to its member utilities and details how…
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Community Engagement Efforts, Clean Energy Accomplishments Detailed by Alameda Municipal Power GM
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15:19In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Tim Haines, General Manager of California public power utility Alameda Municipal Power, details how the utility engages with its customers and the Alameda community and discusses the steps the utility has taken to achieve 100% clean energy since 2020. This episode of Public Power Now is sponsored by the En…
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The Bottom Line 5-14-25 with Maine State House Representative Tiffany Roberts
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34:47Join John Williams and Patrick Woodcock with special guest Tiffany Roberts from the Williams Broadcasting Studio for "The Bottom Line".
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Earning APPA Reliable Public Power Provider Program Designation Offers Many Benefits
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9:04In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Ji Yoon Lee, Manager, Research and Development at APPA, details how APPA members benefit from receiving an APPA Reliable Public Power Provider program designation. This episode of Public Power Now is sponsored by the Energy Authority.By American Public Power Association
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Plans to Add Generation Detailed by President and CEO of City Utilities of Springfield, Mo.
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12:26In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Dwayne Fulk, President and CEO at City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri, discusses the public power utility’s plans to add generation and details the strategies that the utility has adopted to maintain low rates for its customers. This episode of Public Power Now is sponsored by the Energy Authority.…
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Key Sessions, Activities at APPA National Conference in New Orleans Are Detailed
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14:55In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Jeff Stewart, Director of Louisiana public power utility Lafayette Utilities System, and chair of the National Conference Local Arrangements Committee, and Ursula Schryver, APPA’s Senior Vice President, Education, Training, and Events, detail key sessions and activities at APPA’s 2025 National Conference i…
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How Independent Publishers Can Maximize Their Author’s Bookselling Reach
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41:44The more independent publishers and their authors work together on their book marketing efforts, the better chance they have of selling more books. One of the main focuses of independent publisher Wordeee is figuring out how to leverage the relationships that their authors already have to maximize the reach of their book marketing efforts. Wordeee …
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Steps Taken to Maintain High Levels of Safety, Reliability Detailed by Utilities Director of Stoughton Utilities
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7:33In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Jill Weiss, Utilities Director of Wisconsin public power utility Stoughton Utilities, details the steps that the utility has taken to maintain high levels of safety and reliability and discusses a program under which utility customers can help support local community service organizations.…
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The Bottom Line 4-9-25 with Rebecca Hatfield of Hancock Lumber
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34:54Join John Williams and special guest Rebecca Hatfieldwith Hancock Lumber. Maine Magazine "Maine of the Year. "Mainebiz magazine "Women to Watch", and MaineHiusing's Stephen B. Mooers Award!!By John Williams
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New GM of the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Discusses IRP, Details Long-Term Goals
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22:21In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Jeremy Ash, General Manager of the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities, a Kansas public power utility, discusses the utility’s most recent integrated resource plan and offers details on his long-term goals for BPU. Ash officially became general manager of the utility at the start of this year.…
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The Bottom Line 4-7-25 with Wade Merritt President of the Maine International Trade Center
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37:21From the Williams Broadcasting Studio join John Williams and Patrick Woodcock with special guest Wade Merritt President of the Maine International Trade Center.By John Williams
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McMinnville Water and Light Communications Trailer Helps Utility Prepare to Respond to a Variety of Disaster Events
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11:02In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Steve Wendell, Civil Engineering Supervisor at Oregon public power utility McMinnville Water and Light, discusses a communications trailer developed by the utility that will enable it to communicate if a disaster damages or wipes out communication systems regionally or nationally.…
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Benefits of Participating in APPA’s Leadership Essentials Certificate Program Detailed by Public Power Officials
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14:30In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Halley Roberson, City Manager for the City of Beloit, Kansas, Amy Adamy, Public Relations and Marketing Manager for Michigan public power utility Lansing Board of Water & Light, and Ursula Schryver, Senior Vice President for Education, Training, and Events at APPA, discuss the Leadership Essentials Certifi…
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Which Book Distributor is the Right Fit for Your Goals - IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Or Another?
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36:45To set your books and audiobooks up for the best chance at success, you need to make your titles available to purchase in as many retail outlets as possible. Author and book publishing consultant Erin Wright joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share her expertise about the most effective methods to distribute books and audiobooks t…
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FERC Chairman Mark Christie Discusses Priorities, Details Concerns Tied to Transmission Project Incentives
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16:37In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Mark Christie, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, discusses his priorities and details his concerns over the way in which FERC grants transmission project incentives. President Trump named him Chairman of FERC in January 2025.By American Public Power Association
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OPPD Webpage Offers Convenient Way for Customers to Learn About Projects in their Neighborhood
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12:25In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Laura Giboo, GIS business analyst, at Nebraska’s Omaha Public Power District, and Lisa Bowen, Customer Care Coordinator for OPPD, offer details on OPPD’s new Projects in your Neighborhood webpage, which offers a one stop shop for customers who want to learn more about OPPD projects happening in their neigh…
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The Bottom Line 3-12-25 wth Michael Bourque President CEO of MEMIC
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37:41From the Williams Broadcasting Studio join John Williams and Patrick Woodcock with special guest Michael Bourque the CEO and President of MEMIC.
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Capital Improvement Plan, Possible Replacement of Steam Plant Detailed by Chris Weiner, Executive Director of Electric Services for Coffeyville, Kansas
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23:16In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Chris Weiner, Executive Director of Electric Services for the City of Coffeyville, Kansas, details a recently completed a five-year capital improvement plan and discusses potential options the Coffeyville Electric Services Department is looking at related to the possible replacement of the city’s 30-megawa…
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APPA’s Lindsey Buttel Provides an Overview of Governance Survey
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8:36In the latest episode of the Public Power Now podcast, Lindsey Buttel, Manager of Research and Statistics at APPA, provides an overview of APPA’s 2025 Governance Survey in terms of public power utilities eligible to participate in the survey and what types of questions are on the survey. The deadline to respond to the survey is April 10, 2025. http…
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