CSU presented its annual electric update, highlighting nearly 510 miles of distribution lines, 61% underground system, a multi‑million operating surplus and capital transfers; council questioned transfer amounts, staffing and risks from potential deregulation.

Assistant electric director Brian King said the utility hit a new peak (about 105.1 MW) and explained that the PCA for July was negative amid high delivered gas transport costs; he noted the Florida Energy Pathway pipeline (in service ~2030) could relieve transportation constraints.

Pacific Power told the Siskiyou County Board it has invested in covered conductor, nonwood poles and sectionalizing devices across a roughly 11,000-square-mile California service area — work the company says improves safety but increases costs for ratepayers. Local officials pressed the utility about reliability data, pole transfers and project timelines.

Don Skako, Eversource's Connecticut electric operations president, described emergency response during a recent storm that produced "over 800 trouble spots with almost 60,000 customers out," and explained the utility's EOC structure and restoration management teams.

Ocala approved sale and transfer of a 230 kV transmission line segment to Duke Energy. A nearby developer warned relocation will be needed for planned housing projects; Duke's government-relations manager said the company has committed to working with the developer to relocate the line after the sale.

CFO Kelly highlights 29% of bills estimated amid AMI metering challenges impacting revenue collection.

City officials summarized the year’s accomplishments, including public-safety training and recognition, utility reliability and storm response, new park facilities, more than $1.4 million in Brownfield grants for redevelopment, and nearly $12 million in wastewater upgrades funded through ARPA.

Commissioners unanimously approve purchases of 3.682 and 9.218 acres for DME development.

The House Energy Committee heard competing proposals to repurpose the Kenai LNG terminal for imports and a separate utility-led plan that prioritizes storage and long-term commercial flexibility; the Regulatory Commission of Alaska told the panel FERC controls facility siting while the RCA can review supply contracts that affect rates.

Golden Valley Electric Association told the Denali Borough Assembly it has seen an uptick of outages on the Cantwell feeder tied to beetle‑killed spruce; the co‑op plans mechanical clearing outside typical easements, to pursue DOT partnerships and to reapply for a wildfire‑defense grant in 2026 while stationing crews closer to Cantwell.

CenterPoint Energy is bolstering the state's power grid by deploying 15 temporary emergency power generation units to San Antonio. This initiative, spanning two months for deployment and potentially lasting up to two years in service, aims to provide crucial support for Texas’s energy infrastructure and mitigate potential power shortages in the San Antonio area. The move will also deliver tangible financial benefits to CenterPoint Energy customers in the Houston region. By 2027, Houston-area customers can expect to see an approximate $2 monthly reduction in their energy bills. This cost savings is achieved by removing the operational expenses associated with these emergency units from customer bills. Each of these units possesses the capacity to power roughly 30,000 homes, highlighting their significant contribution to the state’s overall power supply. Importantly, CenterPoint Energy will not profit from operating these emergency generation units. The agreement with ERCOT explicitly prohibits any profit generation from this effort. The overall value of CenterPoint Energy’s contribution to the state of Texas through this deployment is valued at approximately $200 million. For further details, please visit CenterPointEnergy.com or contact CommunicationsMedia.Relations@CenterPointEnergy.com. The full press release can be found at [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/centerpoint-energy-sends-large-temporary-emergency-generation-units-to-san-antonio-to-support-states-energy-needs-and-lower-costs-for-houston-customers-302482991.html](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/centerpoint-energy-sends-large-temporary-emergency-generation-units-to-san-antonio-to-support-states-energy-needs-and-lower-costs-for-houston-customers-302482991.html)

Council approves Eversource's plan to install conduit on Prospect Street for enhanced service.

Pacific Gas & Electric told Fairfax the circuits serving the town run largely in high-fire-risk zones; company representatives described EPSS that cut power nearly instantly when lines are contacted, outlined customer notification options and noted ongoing vegetation management and outage-locating device rollouts.

Commissioners criticize utilities for relying on vendors and failing to ensure charging reliability.

The Anderson City Council gave initial approval to an electric rate ordinance and an electric-bond ordinance, citing aging infrastructure and a need to shore up operations; proponents said the package would raise revenue by 12.58% overall (13.5% for many residential customers), while some council members and residents urged more long-term planning and protections for low-income customers.

Los Alamos will acquire new electric vehicles and upgrade vital infrastructure for utilities.

Evergy emphasizes balancing affordability reliability and sustainability in its utility strategy for Kansas.