Public Power Lineworkers

Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day, and we’re taking a moment to say thank you to lineworkers for the essential work they do every day. We’re grateful for their dedication to safety and for keeping the lights on in communities across the country. We’re marking the day with a look back at the recent Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Huntsville, Alabama. The event provides an opportunity for lineworkers to strengthen safety practices, build skills, and learn from one another while competing for professional recognition.

Join us at the 2026 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo and explore new products and services at the sponsor showcase! This is a great opportunity to test products firsthand and exchange best practices with colleagues from other utilities.

Don’t miss out—registration closes on March 6th! Visit our website for more information: https://ow.ly/7jge50Ylgn0

📍Huntsville, Alabama 🗓️March 27-28, 2026

Participate in hands-on training and expand your knowledge at the 2026 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from experts in the field and register today!

Deadline for registration is March 6. Visit our website for more information: https://ow.ly/NTBb50YhQ2Z

📍Huntsville, Alabama 🗓️March 27-28, 2026

Final reminder to register for APPA's Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo at our early bird discounted prices! Celebrate the best in at the Journeyman and Apprentice competitions and enjoy fun activities with the whole family, including food trucks, obstacle courses, games, and more.

For discounted prices, register by Friday, February 6. Visit our website for more information. https://ow.ly/NNVU50Y7KZV

📍Huntsville, Alabama 🗓️March 27-28, 2026

🏆 The time has finally arrived! Registration is now open for the 2026 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo. Join us in Huntsville, Alabama, on March 27-28 to cheer on ’s best journeymen and apprentices, and participate in hands-on training for safe work practices.

Don’t wait—register by February 6 to take advantage of discounted prices! Learn more at: https://ow.ly/xnui50Y19V0

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In the latest episode of , Tom Barry, the new CEO and Secretary of the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company - MMWEC, discusses the need for new generation in New England. He also details how MMWEC’s member utilities have benefited from energy storage projects. MMWEC is the joint action agency for public power in Massachusetts.

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In honor of National Lineworker Appreciation Day, we’re looking back at the 2025 Lineworkers Rodeo in Roseville, California.⚡👏We’re grateful for the lineworkers across the country who keep our communities powered 24/7 in all conditions. Special thanks to those who answer the call for to help quickly and safely restore power following hurricanes and other outage events. This day honors the life and work of Henry Miller (1858–1896), the first IBEW president, and our nation's more than 100,000 electrical lineworkers.

When a disaster strikes, like the devastating weekend flooding in the Texas Hill Country, utilities like Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB) spring into action to restore power as quickly as it’s safe to do so. Great work by all KPUB employees, including the courageous lineworker crews.