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Robert Trinnear, Abigail Sawyer, Brian Fawcett, and Paul Dockery talk about the latest in public power and public-power-adjacent news, including IPCC’s working group 3 report, the nationalization of National Grid, a $4.7 million fine by FERC, electrifying heavy duty trucks, and public power whitepapers! 08:02 - Arin Reports with Brian Reporting 16:28 - IPCC’s Working Group 3 Report The Guardian article on Working Group 3 conclusions The Guardian article on IPCC reports and what they address 29:29 - UK government buys ESO from National Grid 37:32 - Constellation NewEnergy pays fine for violating CAISO market rules 42:25 - Nevada joins EV MOU 47:57 - Preference customers publish papers on Provider of Choice PPC’s “PUBLIC POWER POST-2028 CONCEPT PAPER” PNGC’s “Post-2028 BPA Contract Framework and Concept Paper” 52:37 - TL;DR the rest of the news in “Energy West, lite” Wholesale electric prices in CAISO Colstrip operator Talen Energy reportedly preparing for bankruptcy Biden Invokes Defense Act to Boost Critical Minerals You can find our merch on shopify. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to share this with any friends you have that are electric utility enthusiasts like us! Public Power Underground, for electric utility enthusiasts! Public Power Underground, where you’re valued and appreciated. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit publicpowerunderground.substack.com