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APPA Policy Makers Council

American Public Power Association

“What’s interesting is how my career at Interstates overlaps with APPA’s Policy Makers Council (PMC) and my city council position. Interstates currently has four power generation projects. My daily life complements the advocacy for PMC and the public power sector.”
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Eric Moerman

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2026 NCEP Annual Meeting

Energy Scenes

The National Council on Electricity Policy (NCEP) held its annual meeting in May in Charleston, South Carolina on Collaborative Responses to Load Growth. Attendees heard large-load customer perspectives on load growth and experiences developing sites around the U.S.
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PUF

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SEARUC 2026 Annual Education Conference

Energy Scenes

The Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (SEARUC) held its 2026 Annual Education Conference from May 17 – 20 in Biloxi, Mississippi, presided over by SEARUC President and Mississippi Chair Chris Brown. The conference educated Commissioners and energy leaders on hot topics to promote the public interest.
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PUF

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Lessons from a Leader in Natural Gas Decarbonization

Xcel Energy’s Journey to Net-Zero for its Gas Distribution Business

“We are advancing a suite of emissions-reduction strategies tailored to cold-climate reliability on the path to our 2050 vision to deliver net-zero natural gas service for our 2.2 million natural gas customers.”
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Jeff Lyng and Lauren Quillian

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Protecting the Public from Negative Health Effects of PFAS

Rulemaking Aims to Clean Up Our Drinking Water

“If the statutory process Congress laid out in the Safe Drinking Water Act is not followed, utilities could face years of uncertainty, customers could face otherwise avoidable costs, and public health protections could be delayed.”
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Mary-Anna Holden and Butch Howard

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Auto Tech Showcase 2026

Energy Scenes

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation’s Technology Showcase was held in our nation’s capital on June 9, 2026, at Audi Field in beautiful weather. The event brought together the automotive innovators, visionaries, and disruptors redefining personal transportation.
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PUF

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MARC 2026 Annual Conference

Energy Scenes

The Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC) held its annual conference June 7-10 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, a landmark in the heart of downtown Madison, Wisconsin. With the theme of Forward Momentum: Recognizing the Past, Energizing the Future!, the event was presided over by MARC President and Wisconsin Chair Summer Strand.
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PUF

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The Room Matters

Better Results Together

“The willingness to learn across jurisdictions and perspectives is growing. That is one of the most valuable roles organizations like NARUC play.”
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Sheri Givens

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Harnessing Large Load Growth

Creating Benefits for Customers and System Operators

“EVs represent a longer-term transformation, but despite their differences, both data centers and EVs share important similarities. Each represents a rapidly growing and uncertain source of load, driven by evolving technology and market dynamics.”
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David Porter

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