Large Public Power Council

We are thrilled to announce that Tom Falcone has been elected to serve as LPPC’s new President, effective January 1.    Tom has a deep understanding of the public power sector, having served as the former chief executive and chief financial officer of the Long Island Power Authority for close to a decade and as an advisor to the industry before that during his tenure at Morgan Stanley. Tom has been at the helm for complex, critical shifts in our industry, and his experience makes him exceptionally well-suited to advance public power’s priorities in Washington, D.C.   John Di Stasio will remain LPPC President until the end of the year, with Tom serving as President-Elect during this transition period.   LPPC is honored to have Tom lead us through this pivotal, exciting time for public power! See the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3ZBcVOc   #publicpower #energyfuture #energy #utilities

LPPC joined the United States Energy Association Energy-Tech Connect Forum yesterday, where Tom Falcone, LPPC’s President-Elect, and Javier Fernandez, LPPC Vice Chair and CEO of Omaha Public Power District, shared insights on load growth alongside Dan R. Brouillette, President and CEO of Edison Electric Institute, and Marc Reitter, President and COO of AEP Ohio.   Javier noted that as the CEO of a utility that must double its generation capacity by the decade's end to meet unprecedented demand, he is encouraged by the positive economic implications of expansion. And although dealing with increasing load growth can be challenging for utilities, it’s undeniable that utilities play an essential role in fostering economic progress.   When the conversation turned to how leaders in Washington, D.C., could support utilities as they work to meet demand, Tom shared examples of public power systems that are building new infrastructure as fast as possible despite being encumbered by the current system’s inefficiencies. He emphasized the need for streamlined permitting and siting processes to help utilities meet growing demand and advance decarbonization efforts. Thank you to USEA President Mark W. Menezes for hosting yesterday's event and moderating the panel discussion.  #reliability #energyfuture #cleanenergy #energydemand #publicpower

A great read from one of our LPPC CEOs in the San Antonio Express-News this week! Rudy D. Garza of CPS Energy outlines how the utility’s Horizon 2050 plan will continue to meet the energy needs of one of America’s fastest-growing cities. #publicpower #energyfuture

🌐🔋 Ever heard of a “Virtual Power Plant” but not sure what it means? 🤔 Dive into this insightful City of Longmont article to discover how this innovative concept is reshaping our energy landscape! We’re thrilled to partner with our owner communities as we work toward a noncarbon energy future, and incorporating Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) is a key part of that journey. 🌱⚡️ 👉 Check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/gHNa285R 💡✨ #VirtualPowerPlant #SustainableEnergy #Innovation #Longmont #CommunityPartnerships

Join LPPC at the United States Energy Association Energy-Tech Connect Forum this Thursday! Tom Falcone, LPPC’s President-Elect, and Javier Fernandez, CEO of Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) and LPPC’s Vice Chair, will join industry leaders to discuss how electric utilities are stepping up to meet rising demand for energy. Learn more https://lnkd.in/e_Ckic24   #energyfuture #reliability #publicpower

Last month, LPPC’s Cyber Security Task Force gathered in Nashville, TN, hosted by Nashville Electric Service (NES). The group discussed integrating #cyberrisk into overall risk portfolios, took a closer look at how members are navigating cyber governance in the rapidly evolving field of #AI, and shared their experiences with the recent CrowdStrike outage. The meeting wrapped up with an outing to Top Golf, where members traded their laptops for golf clubs!   #publicpower #cybersecurity

During this devastating hurricane season, many across the Southeast have felt the impact of #HurricaneMilton. We extend our gratitude to LPPC members and to electric utilities nationwide for their unwavering efforts to restore power and provide #mutualaid. Our thoughts are with the affected communities as they continue their recovery. #PublicPower #CommunityResilience

Thanks again to MAGNY and expert moderator Tiffany Tribbitt for the invitation to speak on behalf of the Large Public Power Council and to my fellow panelists Adam Barsky and Ksenia Koban for sharing the stage for a great discussion of the big things going on in the power sector these days, including the clean energy transition, technology, regulation, load growth, reliability, and affordability.

Don’t miss LPPC President-Elect Tom Falcone at the Municipal Analyst Group of New York today where he’ll share his insight on the energy transition. Join this event in person or virtually here: https://bit.ly/481vQ73

We had an incredible morning joining Congresswoman Doris Matsui to announce $3 million in funding for the expansion of our clean energy project aimed at electrifying up to 300 homes in the Meadowview neighborhood! ⚡ 🔌 💡 Thank you to SMUD Board Vice President Gregg Fishman and Chief Customer Office Brandy Bolden for joining this event and sharing the importance of neighborhood electrification as part of our 2030 Zero Carbon Plan. Learn more about the Meadowview Neighborhood Electrification Project and this morning's launch event here: https://lnkd.in/g9g5vsAg #NeighborhoodElectrification #CleanEnergyVision #CleanEnergyFuture #ZeroCarbonPlan