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APGA Raises Concerns with FERC; FERC Echoes Concerns to Congress

posted yesterday
Last Thursday, APGA members had the opportunity to meet with the five Commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). APGA engages with the agency, as member systems are often impacted by FERC’s decisions pertaining to interstate transmission rate setting and subsequent rate cases, among other things. During the meetings, these member system representatives shared some of the current ...

Job Open: Sustainability and Energy Coordinator, City of Ellensburg, WA

posted 3 days ago
Job Title :  Sustainability and Energy Coordinator Open Date:  February 2, 2026 Close Date:   Open Until Filled – First Review will be February 23, 2026  Salary:   $7,294 - $8,254/month plus benefits RECRUITMENT DESCRIPTION:  The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a full-time Sustainability and Energy Coordinator in the Energy Services Department.          This position ...

PHMSA Issues Advisory Bulletin on Plastic Pipe

posted 8 days ago
On January 23, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued an Advisory Bulletin “Distribution Integrity Management Program Considerations for Plastic Piping and Components” (ADB-2026-01) in response to the March 2023 incident in West Reading, PA.   The Advisory Bulletin calls on all gas distribution pipeline operators to: Review the National Transportation ...

Job Open: Financial Planning & Rates Analyst/ Senior Financial Planning & Rates Analyst - Greenville Utilities Commission, NC

posted 10 days ago
FINANCIAL PLANNING & RATES ANALYST / SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNING & RATES ANALYST A rewarding career starts at Greenville Utilities, where all team members matter. GUC provides a friendly and supportive work environment as we all work together to bring sustainable and reliable utility solutions to our community every day. We value our employees by offering opportunities for professional and ...

Job Open: Utilities Director, Lawrenceville, Georgia

posted 11 days ago
The City of Lawrenceville, Georgia is seeking a new Utilities Director who is ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the position in a diverse and growing community.  Lawrenceville was established in 1821 and serves as the county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia. It is a suburb of Atlanta, located approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown with a population of approximately 31,000.  ...

Job Open: Maintenance Person, Bath Electric, Gas and Water Systems, NY

posted 30 days ago
The Village of Bath’s utility department, Bath Electric, Gas and Water Systems (BEGWS), is seeking qualified candidates to fill our Maintenance Person positions. Potential candidates with background in Natural Gas are encouraged to apply.. Duties include but are not limited to: Assists in operation and maintenance of natural gas distribution system, water distribution system and/or sanitary sewer ...

Job Open: Senior Engineer (Engineer III) - Natural Gas, Decatur Utilities, AL

posted 01-05-2026
Senior Engineer (Engineer III) - Natural Gas Decatur Utilities Decatur, AL Apply:  https://jobs.decaturutilities.com/en/postings/6e9bf913-5e54-4d3f-be1d-2d0ec5b901a6   Summary Applies gas utility engineering principles, methods, and techniques to plan, evaluate and design gas distributions systems.  Primary duties include all phases of civil engineering, quality assurance/control, ...

Job Open: Natural Gas Technician (Entry Level) City of Crescent City, FL

posted 12-10-2025
Natural Gas Technician (Entry Level) City of Crescent City Crescent City, FL Reports To: Natural Gas Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay: $19.71 - $20.95 per hour Interested applicants should email their résumé to ccng@crescentcity-fl.com Position Summary The Entry-Level Natural Gas Technician performs skilled field and shop work in the construction, operation, maintenance, ...

GOAL Tool Enhancements You May Have Missed

posted 11-13-2025
APGA’s Gas Overall Awareness Level (GOAL) tool helps public gas systems measure safety-awareness effectiveness as required by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Regulations 49 CFR 192.616 and American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice RP 1162. APGA has partnered with Blue Otter Solutions for several years to offer a cost-effective, turnkey program for measuring ...

Job Open: Senior Engineer - Gas, Huntsville Utilities, AL

posted 09-30-2025
Huntsville Utilities offers a customer service-driven environment, with access to industry-leading technology that supports our employee's work and resources to drive career advancement. Join Us at Huntsville Utilities, where our team is customer service-driven and uniquely focused on one goal: To provide high quality, low cost, safe and reliable electric, natural gas and water service to our customers. ...