Large Public Power Council

This week, at American Municipal Power, Inc.'s Annual Conference, LPPC President Tom Falcone joined fellow national leaders for a panel discussion on industry trends, as well as the challenges and opportunities ahead for public power. Moderated by #AMP President & CEO Jolene Thompson, the conversation also included Scott Corwin, President & CEO of the American Public Power Association (APPA), and Jim Robb, President & CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). The panel focused on how public power can meet the growing demand for energy, with discussion addressing reliability, affordability, evolving policy and regulation, and advanced energy technologies. https://lnkd.in/dhmAZtqA #PublicPower #AMPAnnualConference #IndustryTrends

The Large Public Power Council (LPPC) has joined dozens of diverse industry associations in urging Congress to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA 2015) before it expires on September 30.   CISA 2015 enables trusted information-sharing between government and the private sector, strengthening protections for America’s energy grid and other critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. We urge Congress to act swiftly to ensure utilities and businesses have the tools they need to defend against cyberattacks. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebcknBqb #PublicPower

Next week, public power CEOs from across the country will gather in New York City for the 2025 LPPC Financial Conference. They’ll join with financial leaders to explore how public power systems are responding to unprecedented growth in electricity demand, driven by AI, data centers, electrification, and economic development, while tackling permitting delays and interconnection hurdles, financing major infrastructure projects, and balancing investments in clean energy with firm power.    Many LPPC member CEOs will be taking the stage to share their insights, including Javier Fernandez, Omaha Public Power District; Daniel Sullivan, Grand River Dam Authority; Jim Pratt, Salt River Project; Phil Wilson, LCRA; Justin E. Driscoll, New York Power Authority; Jimmy Staton, Santee Cooper; Clint Bullock, Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One); Vickie Cavey, JEA; Carrie Meek Gallagher, Long Island Power Authority; Emeka Anyanwu, Lincoln Electric System; Jackie Flowers, P.E., Tacoma Public Utilities; and Tom Kent, Nebraska Public Power District. Additionally, hear from LPPC member company senior executives, including Jeff Bishop, Snohomish County PUD; Bonnie O., Grant County Public Utility District; Adam Barsky, #NYPA; Gary Stephenson, #LIPA; and Tristan Gearhart, Colorado Springs Utilities.    We look forward to the discussions ahead on how public power can continue delivering reliable, affordable service while preparing for the grid of the future.    #LPPCNYC2025 #LPPC2025 #FinancialConference #PublicPower #EnergyFuture #EnergyInfrastructure #InvestinEnergy 

Today, CPS Energy has announced the closing on its acquisition of PROENERGY’s four natural gas power generation facilities with an aggregate electric capacity of approximately 1,632 megawatts (“MW”) generation portfolio located in Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston counties. The addition of these assets supports San Antonio’s long-term energy needs and clean energy commitments, delivering reliability and cost efficiencies for CPS Energy customers, and represents a major step forward in CPS Energy’s community-led and board-approved power generation plan. Read more here: https://cpse.news/46D324L Large Public Power Council American Public Power Association (APPA) Rudy D. Garza Elaina Ball Cory Kuchinsky, MS, CPA Shanna Ramirez, JD Benny Ethridge, P.E.

Great to be in Columbus for the American Municipal Power, Inc. Annual Conference. On display is the outstanding support AMP delivers to its members and public power communities — one of the best! AMP is now updating its Integrated Resource Plan to meet the region’s future growth. A pleasure to spend time with AMP members and staff and to join Scott Corwin and Jim Robb on today’s panel for a wide-ranging discussion of reliability, affordability, and sustainability. Thanks to Jolene Thompson for the hat and cup!

Last week, LPPC President Tom Falcone joined Governor Jim Pillen, senior energy leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders at the Midwest Forum in Omaha, Nebraska — an event co-hosted by EPRI President and CEO Arshad Mansoor, NPPD President and CEO and EPRI Board Chair Tom Kent, OPPD CEO Javier Fernandez, and Lincoln Electric System CEO Emeka Anyanwu.   The forum brought together leaders from across energy, government, and industry to discuss how new and existing technologies can reliably and affordably meet growing demand for energy. From hydrogen to advanced nuclear, conversations emphasized unlocking innovation in the Midwest, driving economic opportunity, ensuring customer affordability, and modernizing infrastructure. The Midwest Forum stood out as a model for collaboration with insights that can be applied nationwide and globally. LPPC looks forward to playing an active role in shaping future discussions around these critical challenges. #PublicPower

The National Clean Energy Week Policymakers Symposium wrapped up last week with LPPC President Tom Falcone highlighting how our members are accelerating investments in energy infrastructure to meet the nation’s growing demand.   During his panel, ‘Ready, Set, Grow: Preparing Energy Infrastructure for Tomorrow’, Tom emphasized, “In terms of how we do it, we're all of the above people…All to deliver reliable and affordable power to our communities.”   LPPC works alongside policymakers and regulators in Washington to ensure that our not-for-profit members can invest and build the necessary infrastructure for a reliable grid at the lowest possible cost to customers. This includes partnering with the U.S. Department of the Treasury to update outdated private use rules, engaging with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on long-term reliability reforms, and urging Congress to advance a bipartisan permitting reform bill that will benefit every community, industry, and customer relying on America’s grid.   Thank you to everyone who came out to discuss these critical issues and share expert insights into all things energy – we’re already looking forward to next year!

It’s National Clean Energy Week! Today marks the second day of the Policymakers Symposium, where LPPC President Tom Falcone will join industry leaders for the “Ready, Set, Grow: Preparing Energy Infrastructure for Tomorrow” panel at 2:15 PM. If you are attending, stop by and learn more about how public power is meeting growing demand for energy across the country. #PublicPower #NCEW25

LPPC member utilities are investing $140 billion over the next decade to meet unprecedented demand for electricity from AI and data centers. As a @NewYorker cartoon by Paul Noth captures, the conversation about who pays for this investment is one of the most important policy questions in front of us. The principle is simple: those requesting new power must pay for the infrastructure required to serve their needs. Long-term power contracts between utilities and data centers ensure that new projects are funded by the electric loads requesting the investment. That keeps costs fair, avoids overbuilding, and allows the grid to expand reliably to meet America’s energy future. Public power utilities are ready to help the U.S. win the AI race and deliver the infrastructure needed for growth — but it must be done fairly and sustainably for our customers. #GridInvestment #EnergyPolicy #PublicPower #AI #Infrastructure