LPPC News

LPPC joined APPA, NRECA, EEI, ACC, AFPM, and API cautioning that the FCC's proposal aimed at restricting the availability of certain previously authorized, foreign-produced “military-grade” uncrewed aircraft systems and components as currently drafted, could inadvertently restrict commercial drones that electric utilities and other critical infrastructure operators rely on for essential civilian operations.

LPPC CEOs Convene in South Carolina for a Tour of the Fairfield Nuclear Project

LPPC Member Utility Santee Cooper and its partners at Brookfield are advancing one of the nation’s most significant potential new nuclear projects, with plans to complete the Fairfield Nuclear Project, the former V.C. Summer Units 2 and 3 — two partially constructed AP1000 nuclear reactors near Jenkinsville, South Carolina.

On National Hydropower Day, LPPC Endorses H.R. 9806/S. 3518, the Bipartisan Fair Licensing for Operations of Water Structures (FLOWS) Act

On National Hydropower Day, LPPC joins the National Hydropower Association in endorsing H.R. 9806/S. 3518, the bipartisan FLOWS Act, which would modernize federal hydropower regulation while maintaining existing environmental safeguards and FERC oversight.

LPPC Releases New Hydro-Relicensing Fact Sheet in Support of the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act

LPPC's latest fact sheet on Hydro-Relicensing cites that LPPC member utilities' own, operate, or contract for more than 17 gigawatts of hydropower generation, the equivalence of powering 13 million American homes - representing approximately one-quarter of the non-federal hydropower generation in the U.S.

LPPC Responds to Questions Directed from Members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee on Transmission, Generation, and Grid Enhancing Technologies

Recently, in response to the request by members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, LPPC submitted answers to committee members’ questions following their hearing, "AI and the Grid: Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers."

LPPC Joins the National Hydropower Association in Supporting the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act

LPPC is proud to join the National Hydropower Association in supporting the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act (H.R. 9337 / S. 5048), legislation that would improve the federal hydropower licensing process while maintaining strong environmental protections.

FEMA Reform Video Series: Mutual Aid & Pre-Positioning Cost Recovery Video Featuring Dan Sullivan, President/CEO, GRDA

In Chapter 2 of LPPC's FEMA Reform Video Series, Daniel Sullivan, President & CEO of Grand River Dam Authority, explains how outdated FEMA reimbursement rules can unintentionally discourage utilities from sending and staging mutual aid crews before major storms.

LPPC's 2026 Task Force & Network Leadership Retreat in Kenmore Washington

In July, the volunteer leaders who chair LPPC's 34 task forces and networks gathered in Kenmore, Washington, for an annual planning meeting focused on one mission: ensuring the continued reliability and affordability of electricity for the more than 30 million Americans they serve.

LPPC Endorses the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge

The Large Public Power Council welcomes the White House’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, which reinforces the commitments made by hyperscalers in March to ensure existing customers are not burdened with the infrastructure costs required to support AI and data center growth...

LPPC Testimony & Policy Feedback Included as House Energy & Commerce Committee Advances 6 Energy Bills to the Full House of Representatives

In April, LPPC President Tom Falcone testified before the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Energy to advocate for customer protections through cost causation, support grid innovation without increasing costs, and promote credible load forecasts. Recently, six of these bills passed the committee and now make their way to the full House of Representatives for consideration.