Thirty-two municipal electric systems have been offered a new contract by their wholesale power supply agency that would assure those municipal systems retain a voice in all policy matters related to their power supply needs through May 31, 2055.
Read MoreThe federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 are making billions of dollars available to allow the electric industry to shore up and modernize systems and accelerate efforts to meet climate change objectives. Funds are being made available through a plethora of grant programs. The Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) and the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA) are working on behalf of member municipalities to ensure that municipal electric systems are not overlooked when it comes to these opportunities.
Read MoreDale Detmer, the Plant Operations Manager for Breese, IL and the IMEA Board of Directors Immediate Past Chairman, has been honored with the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Larry Hobart Seven Hats Award. The presentation was made on June 20 at the Association’s National Conference, which took place in Seattle, Washington.
Read MoreThe Illinois Municipal Utilities Association bestowed this year’s Public Service Awards on Illinois State Representative Lance Yednock and Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier.
Read MoreAs part of the awards program at the IMEA/IMUA/IPEA banquet on May 11, President & CEO Kevin Gaden named the municipalities of Mascoutah and Winnetka as the winners of this year’s System Achievement Awards.
Read MoreIMEA, IPEA and IMUA are proud to celebrate the outstanding careers of four public power professionals by awarding them the organizations’ Distinguished Service Award.
Read MoreNaperville joins Rock Falls to be among the 271 public power utilities nationwide that hold the Reliable Public Power Provider designation.
Read MoreThe Governor’s COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation, which allowed for virtual attendance and participation at board meetings of public bodies, expires on May 11. Going forward, both the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) and the Illinois Public Energy Agency (IPEA) have established policies
Read More