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LPPC Issues Statement Regarding EPA’s Proposed Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS)

February 7, 2022

LPPC is pleased to see the EPA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) that reaffirms the finding that rules for coal...

GridWise Alliance and Grid Infrastructure Advisory Council Letter

June 29, 2021

On June 29, 2021, as part of the Grid Infrastructure Advisory Council, LPPC wrote to Congress to support the inclusion of grid modernization in any future infrastructure package.

Letter to Treasury of Private Use

June 7, 2021

On June 7, 2021, LPPC wrote to the U.S. Department of the Treasury concerning the application of the private activity bond test to output facilities.

Letter to Treasury on Priority Guidance

June 7, 2021

On June 7, 2021, LPPC wrote to the Internal Revenue Service concerning the application of the private activity bond test to output facilities.

Joint Trades Community Owned Utility Direct Pay Letter

May 24, 2021

LPPC, joined by American Public Power Association (APPA) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), penned a letter to Congress...

LPPC Federal Reserve Municipal Liquidity Facility Letter

May 15, 2021

On May 15, 2021, LPPC urged the Federal Reserve to include public power systems, particularly larger systems, as eligible to directly borrow under the MLF program.

LPPC Calls on Congress to Prioritize Public Sector Infrastructure Investment

July 22, 2020

The Large Public Power Council (LPPC) today urged Congress to prioritize measures that encouraged investment in public sector infrastructure in upcoming recovery and relief legislation...

LPPC Issues Statement on Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2020

July 9, 2020

Environmental stewardship, including the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, is an important responsibility of public power. Federal...

LPPC Urges Congress to Support Public Power Communities

April 20, 2020

In a letter to Congressional leadership, the Large Public Power Council (LPPC) appealed for greater federal support as members continue to provide reliable...

LPPC Urges Congress to Consider Public Financing Tools in any COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Bill

March 19, 2020

The Large Public Power Council (LPPC) co-signed a letter to Congress on March 12 calling on lawmakers to include temporary extension and permanent...