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What if the young people in your community became your utility's biggest advocates?

We know youth engagement can feel like a "nice-to-have" rather than a strategic priority. But forward-thinking utilities are discovering that early energy education creates lasting community relationships, builds future workforce pipelines, and transforms how families think about their public power provider.

That's why APPA is part...

Many public power entities want to protect their customers from rising transmission costs while also meeting the increasing demand for power and integrating new resources.

In this podcast, you will learn more about the array of technologies available today to expand transmission capacity, efficiency, and reliability at a much lower cost and speed than new construction.

Leaders at the Department of Energy have said that these technolo...

Learn how 3B Protection is redefining perimeter security with its innovative smart perimeter solutions and advanced line of sight engineering technology.

The speakers will walk you through real-world applications, system capabilities, and how 3B’s customizable solutions can meet your site-specific needs—without breaking your budget. You will discover how proven ballistic- and blast-resistant systems integrate with strategic engineer...

We sit down with Nur Bernhardt, Vice President at Cloverleaf Infrastructure, to explore how public utilities can collaborate with Cloverleaf to attract new large loads. We’ll dive into the surging electricity demand driven by AI-powered data centers, the challenges and opportunities for utilities, and the critical role of grid infrastructure in shaping the future of energy and technology. Join us for a compelling conversation on ho...

Is safeguarding your critical infrastructure and utility assets a top priority? In an era of increasing threats, understanding vulnerabilities and implementing robust security measures are no longer optional—they are essential.

This comprehensive session will give you actionable insights into two pivotal tools in modern physical security planning: Design Basis Threat (DBT) and Adversary Sequence Diagrams (ASD). Learn how to proactiv...

Discover how Bryan Texas Utilities and the City of Bryan Water Department are using text messaging to enhance customer service and streamline internal operations. Join Richard Papa, General Manager at TextPower, as he interviews Kala Jeske, AMI Data Specialist, and Meagan Brown, Public Information Officer and Energy Services Manager, to explore real-world strategies that improve efficiency and engagement. Don’t miss this opportunit...

NOTE: This is a recorded adaptation of a live presentation.

Utilities struggle with inefficient, paper-based work order systems that lead to delays, errors, and poor visibility into field operations. Outdated paper-based systems hamper your productivity and make it difficult for utilities to maintain critical infrastructure on time and cost-effectively.

 Discover how mobile work order management can transform your utility's oper...

NOTE: This is a recorded adaptation of a live presentation. 

Celebrate Public Power Week by teaching the next generation about the value of community-owned, not-for-profit public power. In this one-hour webinar, you’ll learn how to use Public Power Week celebrations to introduce kids (and their families) to your public power story. This webinar will feature expert insights and actionable strategies for pulling off celebrations that ...

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Community-owned utilities play a vital role in providing essential services and fostering community well-being. Unlike large investor-owned counterparts, these utilities operate with a distinct focus on local needs, values and accountability. However, they often face unique challenges in engaging customers and maintaining community support. 

 In this presentation, we will d...

NOTE: This is a recorded adaptation of a live presentation. 

Blackouts. Data loss. Emergency communications disrupted. These aren't just movie scenes - they're the potential consequences of a growing threat: ballistic attacks on substations. 

Ballistic attacks can cause:

• Widespread power outages lasting for weeks
• Disruption of critical services like hospitals and water treatment
• Millions of dollars in economic losses

T...

The U.S. power grid is a modern marvel of engineering. Consisting of over 3,000 independent entities, both private and public, all working together to keep the modern era functioning. However, this is also a system most often protected by nothing more than a chain-link fence.

Critical asset attacks have increased exponentially over the last 10 years. Often carried out by lone actors or small groups, these attacks have demonstrated t...

NOTE: This is a recorded adaptation of a live presentation. 

Twenty million American households — one out of six homes — are now behind on their utility bills, by an average of $788. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, there is no relief in sight. Electricity prices are expected to continue rising this year and next. 

More so, customers experiencing low incomes face disproportionately higher energy burdens —...

Oracle helps public power utilities understand how to leverage federal funding and technology to empower all of your customers to engage in the clean energy future. They share how public utilities across the country partner with Oracle to deliver behavioral programs that equitably engage residential customers to help them save energy and money, while improving their satisfaction with their utility. CPS Energy joins to give an overv...

If you are deploying a FTTX network for the first time or are curious about new technologies, join CommScope and WESCO |Anixter as they summarize their considerable fiber expertise and talk about the FTTx eBook that provides a complete overview of principles, technologies, architectures and business models for future networks.

To download the ePlanner and request additional information: 

https://www.tvcinc.com/c/commscope-f...

Utility customers have high expectations fueled by choice and social media style communication. To boost customer care, many agencies are becoming much more customer-centric in their focus.

Exceptional customer care results when utility staff understand customer behaviors and the electric network  - together. Swift communication and understanding sharpen customer relationships, target communications, and advance utility program adop...

Improving critical infrastructure here in the US is a key agenda item for the Biden administration and will drive trillions of dollars in government spending. Included in this spending are significant new funds to bridge the digital divide and bring high-speed broadband to 100 percent of unserved and underserved Americans.

Today in the PublicPowerX Podcast, we’re speaking to Jason Zelley from Corning and Chris Bailey from ...