I wonder why more people don't push for democratic control of their utilities.

#municipalization #PublicPower

And in some places, #publicpower. Always fun to point out to public power employees in #Nebraska that they literally work for a socialist organization where the people own the means of production. I used to ask them what would happen if healthcare worked like power here... Aka medicaid for all. 😂😂

CMUA’s new education campaign is supported by our members, including Pasadena Water & Power. Owned by the City of Pasadena since 1906, PWP delivers reliable, affordable water and electric service while prioritizing customer responsiveness and environmental stewardship.

#PublicPower #CMUAMembersRock

CMUA’s new education campaign is supported by our members, including Burbank Water & Power. This community-owned utility has served Burbank for 100+ years, delivering reliable and affordable water and electric service to more than 50,000 customers.

#PublicPower #CAWater #CMUAmembersRock

If you've been thinking your electricity bills are BONKERS, you're not alone.

This week on Climate One, we talk about what some communities are doing to manage these costs such as #PublicPower and community choice. #energysky

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Bill to raise bidding thresholds for interlocal power generators draws support from utilities Sponsor Senator Stan Klaus said LB1108 would raise and align bidding thresholds for interlocal electricity-generating entities and public power districts (from $100,000 to levels mirroring public power thresholds up to $750,000 or $1,000,000) and reduce legal-notice publication from three times to one to speed emergency repairs.

Sen. Stan Klaus's proposed LB1108 could revolutionize Nebraska's electricity procurement by raising bidding thresholds and streamlining legal notices, potentially saving millions during urgent repairs.

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#NE #EmergencyRepairs #PublicPower #CitizenPortal #ProcurementReform

New Leadership at Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority - Cozzy Energy Solutions The Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority announced the appointment of Brad Hans as its new General Manager, effective February 23, 2026. This change in leadership comes as Dave Osburn prepares for his retirement on February 26, 2026. Osburn will assist Hans during a transition period to ensure stability for OMPA and its member communities. The selection

New Leadership at Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority #MISO #PublicPower #EnergyLeadership #PowerSector #OklahomaEnergy #BradHans

The Liberal Case for Public Power When power is treated as a public good, it becomes cheaper, more reliable, and better positioned to meet the challenges of the future than privately held electrical utilities have ever demonstrated.

Kansas, let's nationalize @evergypower.bsky.social now.

I'm sure they wouldn't mind if we bought all of their shares, right guys?

#PublicPower #PowerToThePublic
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How Democratic Socialists of America Has Developed Into a "Movement Party" The rapid growth of DSA in recent decades is part of a global phenomenon of voters and activists from the Left and Right who distrust the political establishment and traditional parties, and have form...

"DSA organized public events, including some that could result in arrest, to draw attention to its #PublicPower campaign and highlight anti-green-energy corporate contributions that nonsocialist incumbents were accepting."

Nebraska committee hears LB 1010 to clarify rules for large battery storage; developers warn required contracts, eminent-domain language could scare off private At a Natural Resources Committee hearing, sponsor Sen. Tom Brandt said LB 1010 would define energy storage resources and require Power Review Board review and a power‑purchase agreement with public power entities. Utilities backed the bill as protecting ratepayers; developers and some counties said PPA and eminent‑domain provisions risk deterring investment.

A new bill in Nebraska aims to define energy storage resources, but developers warn that its requirements could deter crucial investments in clean energy.

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#NE #PublicPower #CitizenPortal #RegulatoryFramework

PG&E CEO grilled at supes hearing—and says Lurie wanted Opera House opened in blackout - 48 hills We also got a preview of the lies the company will tell to oppose public power

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#publicpower #pge #SanFrancisco

Committee debate over LB1259 pits economic development proponents against public‑power defenders LB1259 (Grid Modernization Act) would enable behind‑the‑meter generation for very large customers and give the Power Review Board oversight of large‑load contracts; industry proponents said it would attract data centers and rural investment while public power leaders warned it threatens Nebraska's public‑power model and could shift costs to other ratepayers.

Nebraska's Grid Modernization Act is igniting a fierce battle between economic growth advocates and public power defenders—who will come out on top?

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#NE #PublicPower #CitizenPortal #RuralInvestment

Burbank studies prepaid clean‑energy bond that could cut PPA costs by about $1.3 million a year At a Jan. 27 study session the Burbank City Council reviewed a SCAPA-run prepaid clean‑energy bond that would prepay four existing power purchase agreements; staff said the structure could save roughly $1.3 million annually but a cost‑of‑service study is needed to quantify customer rate impacts. No council vote was taken.

Burbank is exploring a groundbreaking clean-energy bond that could save the city $1.3 million annually on power costs!

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#BurbankLosAngelesCounty #CA #BurbankCleanEnergy #CostSavings #RenewableEnergy #PublicPower #CitizenPortal

Nicolas Procos, Silicon Valley Power’s utility director, was an expert witness today at a joint legislative oversight hearing on AI’s energy impacts, discussing Bay Area utilities' experience with data centers, and how data centers impact their electric rates. #publicpower

Clean Power SF proposes March rate cut, warns reserves will be drawn down Clean Power SF staff proposed a midyear generation-rate reduction effective March 1 — a 25% cut for residential and large commercial customers and 20% for other classes — citing higher fund balances and recent PG&E charge increases that raised typical residential bills about $11 per month. Staff warned the change will use reserves and could require rate rebound by mid‑2027.

Clean Power SF is set to slash generation rates by up to 25% starting March 1, but warns this could tap into reserves and lead to future rate increases!

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#SanFranciscoCitySanFranciscoCounty #CA #RenewableEnergy #SanFranciscoCleanEnergy #PublicPower #CitizenPortal #RateReduction

Hochul must embrace public power to ease energy costs A quarter of New York City’s residents struggle to pay the monthly power bill. Con Ed shut off power to 88,000 households in the first half of 2025, and under our privatized system prices are expec…

HOT OFF THE PRESSES from @dianaforqueens.com and @claireforqueens.bsky.social

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#publicpower #ecosky #energysky

#PublicPower is the way to go - good luck Tucson!

'Fire sale': S.F. moving to buy out PG&E — even, potentially, if PG&E says no Public power: It’s not just for lefty conspiracy theorists anymore. Could San Francisco use eminent domain to break up with PG&E and municipalize electric service? It may yet try.

In short, the Bay Guardian was right all along. #publicpower missionlocal.org/2025/12/pge-...

The great PG&E debacle: A timeline 1898-1997 - 48 hills A deep dive into the scandalous history of the power company, including the Raker Act and Hetch Hetchy dam deal.

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#publicPower #pge #corruption #sanFrancisco #HetchHetchy #RakerAct

I am excited about this, #PublicPower is doing distributed capacity procurement. #DERs #DCP

"However, he said he is glad the resolution moves the utility toward more distributed energy resources, which typically include measures such as rooftop solar and battery storage."

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MPPA warns Petoskey: capacity looks solid through 2030 but could turn negative in 2030–31; council hears options Patrick Bolin of the Michigan Public Power Agency told Petoskey’s council on Dec. 1 that the city’s capacity is generally adequate through about 2030 but projections show possible shortfalls in 2030–31 and that the city must file a capacity demonstration under Public Act 341 by early 2027. He urged careful, staged decisions on renewables and storage.

Petoskey's power supply is stable until 2030, but a looming capacity crisis in 2031 demands immediate action from the city council to ensure reliable energy for years to come.

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#PetoskeyCityEmmetCounty #MI #RenewableEnergy #PublicPower #PetoskeyCity #CitizenPortal

Coalitions clash over financial impact of #publicpower in New York

People over Profit!

#PublicPower

Yesterday was another successful Power To The People Canvass! We visited some of the local bars in District 6 and got 31 signed petitions for our #publicpower campaign.

That’s your October #EQUALSRewind: Ideas, numbers, and voices demanding power serve people, not the other way around.
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#Inequality #EconomicJustice #WealthCap #PublicPower #EQUALSPodcast

Clearwater study says leaving Duke could drop residents’ electric bills The long-awaited analysis estimates residents could save millions.

Even accounting for the cost to buy out for-profit utility Duke Energy, the city of Clearwater, Fla., could offer its residents and businesses a significant discount on electricity with a public takeover. #publicpower vist.ly/4ci6g

What the sale of Minnesota Power means for residents We look at the sale of Minnesota Power and what it means for State residents. Then, why Minnesota is reducing the number of Medicaid providers. And, the Iron Range mourns the loss of a longtime educator and workforce leader.

💡 Who benefits when a private equity firm buys a public utility?

Listen to CURE's Hudson Kingston discuss Minnesota Power's sale.
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#RuralJustice #EnergyEquity #PublicPower #NoToPrivateEquity #NorthStarStories #CUREmn

CMUA's energy advocacy team, Derek Dolfie and Priscilla Quiroz, are enjoying their time in Pasadena at the Southern California Public Power Authority's Annual Conference. Check out that distinctive ice sculpture! #publicpower

Building Power in Tense Times | Breach Collective The People Power for Public Power conference and Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands event brought together organizers from across the country to exchange lessons, celebrate wins, and strengthen the ...

Things are hard.

Earlier this month, Breach and our allies hosted the Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands event. It brought much-needed connection, energy, and joy into our community during a tense time.

Read our recap 👇 #PublicPower #Portland

#PublicPower is the great, simple idea that we should prioritize affordable electricity over investors' profits and can do so by making it publicly owned.

Groups like @cplusc.bsky.social, @publicgrids.org, and @publicpowerny.bsky.social are organizing to bring it into the mainstream—and succeeding.