NWPPA Morning Brief - Friday, July 31, 2026

NWPPA Morning Brief — Friday, July 31, 2026 In today's brief: Top Federal Developments DOE Plans $100 Billion AI and Gas Complex at Former Kentucky Uranium Site — https://apnews.com/article/a4cf07af1b6776971dc5d609c996ca13 Utility Consortium Endorses DOE 2026 Transmission Needs Study, Backs North Plains Connector — https://dailyenergyinsider.com/news/53132-utility-consortium-supports-does-2026-transmission-needs-study/ Top Regional / State Developments Flathead Electric Cooperative Completes Leadership Transition Amid Tighter Northwest Energy Outlook — https://flatheadbeacon.com/2026/07/28/transition-of-power/ Maryland Regulators Cut Washington Gas Rate Request by More Than Half — https://psc.maryland.gov/news/2026/maryland-public-service-commission-denies-largest-portion-of-washington-gas-lights-rate-increase-request/ Pilot notice: AI-generated daily briefing. Verify before acting on it. Feel free to reach out if you have comments or concerns.