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| Included are the daily clippings for March 18, 2026. |
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| Electric Utility News
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| Energy Biz |
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| When a major storm is bearing down, every utility in its path calls for crews and materials at the same time. The ones that secure resources first have better data and earlier lead time. That advantage... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — President Donald Trump has directed the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to cap employee pay at $500,000 annually, a move the administration says is aimed at curbing excessive compensation... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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TVA will make the decisions We acknowledge that, in the end, the Tennessee Valley Authority is going to make decisions for itself based on what it believes is best for the nation's largest public utility... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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| California public power utility Truckee Donner Public Utility District was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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| Tennessee Lookout |
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| State-by-state figures from monthly utility bill data show, on average, American households paid roughly $110, or 6.4%, more for electricity in 2025, compared to 2024. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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| The U.S. Department of Energy today announced funding to advance the Genesis Mission’s efforts to tackle the nation’s most complex science and technology challenges. Energy.gov March 17, 2026 WASHINGTON—The... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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| WDEF CBS 12 Chattanooga |
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| ...data available), the U.S. churned out roughly 13 million barrels of crude a day, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). That compares with roughly 10 million barrels from the world’s No.... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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| The Board of Directors for Florida public power utility JEA on Feb. 24 approved new and modified power purchase agreements after a presentation by Interim JEA Chief Electric Systems Officer Garry Baker... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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| The American Public Power Association |
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| City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., is increasing its investment in electric system reliability in fiscal year 2026, dedicating nearly $10 million to tree trimming and pole replacement efforts to help ensure... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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| ...Practices, Requirements, and Reliability Standards for Emerging Large Loads." "As the North American electric system evolves, emerging large loads are challenging the reliability, resilience, and security of... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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| Politics & Government
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| ...administration to quickly release the remaining roughly $400 million of fiscal year 2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding to help poorer Americans pay utility bills, address energy crises,... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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| Telecom, Technology, and Cybersecurity News
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| today announced it is rebranding as Rise Internet, emphasizing its mission to deliver reliable internet service with less hassle, more transparency, and better overall customer experience. Rise Internet... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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| Water and Natural Gas Utility News
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| Arkansas Democrat Gazette |
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| Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corp. on Tuesday asked the Arkansas Public Service Commission to approve its application to build a $2.6 Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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| WBIR NBC 10 Knoxville |
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| City leaders are weighing broad storm relief for water bills as data shows only some customers saw increases. Nashville faces a crisis as freezing rain causes power outages peaking at 230,000, with ongoing... |
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03/17/2026 Online
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| Upcoming Meetings & Events
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03/12/2026 Online
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03/04/2026 Online
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03/04/2026 Online
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03/04/2026 Online
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03/10/2026 Online
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01/22/2026 Online
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