American Municipal Power, Inc.

06/05/2026

This week, AMP conducted an Advanced Lineworker Training course at AMP headquarters in Columbus. Apprentice lineworkers had the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills on the topics of installation, simulated energized work and hot stick work. Eight lineworkers attended this training, which focuses on advanced trouble investigation, crew leadership, communications and automation.

Lineworkers in attendance were from the AMP Member communities of Columbus and Yellow Springs.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Jake Koverman of Minster, who was presented with the Richard H. Gorsuch Scholarship on June 2. Pictured (from left) are Jake’s father, Ben Koverman; Jake; and Jake’s mother, Katy Koverman. A graduate of Anna High School, Jake plans to attend the University of Cincinnati to study mechanical engineering. His father, Ben, is a Senior Lineworker for the Minster Electric Department.

The Richard H. Gorsuch Scholarship is one of three awards in the AMP Scholarships Program; it is given to as many as five students annually whose parent or guardian is an employee of either a municipal electric system or AMP, or who is an elected official with responsibility for the electric system. The scholarship was established in memory of Richard H. Gorsuch, who served as AMP’s president from 1983 until his death in 1987 and who was dedicated to promoting the benefits of municipally owned electric utilities. Since 1988, AMP has awarded $561,000 in scholarships.

06/04/2026

This week, AMP hosted staff from Clinton, Hillsdale and Marshall for a tour of the Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant. Pictured are (from left) David Mackie, Hillsdale City Manager; Kevin Maynard, Marshall Director of Electric Utilities; Dustin Davis, Clinton Senior Lineman; Tom Sillasen, AMP Assistant Vice President of Generation Operations Finance and Projects; Leslie Owens, Clinton Village Clerk and Office Manager; Mark Strand, Marshall Power Plant Operator; Curt Crow, Marshall Power Plant Operator; Jeff Taylor, Marshall Power Plant Lead Operator; Weston Mackie, Hillsdale Intern; and Kevin Cornish, Clinton Village Manager.

We appreciate these Member officials for their time and interest and hope they enjoyed their tour of the facility.

06/03/2026

It’s . Safely use extension cords by remembering these simple tips:

1. Replace or repair damaged electrical cords immediately
2. When unplugging a cord, pull from the plug and never the cord
3. Keep your cords tidy to prevent them from stretching or overheating
4. Avoid overloading outlets or extension cords

06/02/2026

Congratulations, Kenneth! 👏🎉

Harry Phillips from AMP presented the Lyle B. Wright Scholarship to Kenneth Smeltzer at Monday's Village Council Meeting. Thank you to American Municipal Power, Inc. for recognizing Kenneth's hard work and dedication! Congratulations to Kenneth and best of luck as you embark on your college journey at Defiance College! Kenneth will be majoring in Accounting. Pictured below is Kenneth, along with his parents, Eric & Kendra Smeltzer, and Harry Phillips.

06/01/2026

AMP is pleased to feature the Village of Edgerton and its 89-year-old utility in our Member spotlight. Located in northwest Ohio, Edgerton is situated in Williams County near the border with Indiana and has been an AMP Member since 1981.

Originally organized within St. Joseph Township, the community was eventually platted in 1854 by Charles Pratt and officially incorporated as the Village of Edgerton in 1865. The community was named after Alfred Peck Edgerton, an agent of the American Lands Co. and a U.S. congressman, who donated land to serve as the village’s public square. The donated land is now known as the Village Park and is home to a picnic shelter and Civil War monument.

With the arrival of the railroad in the middle 1880s, Edgerton went through a period of rapid growth and development. In 1893, the village suffered a devastating setback when the downtown business block burned down during the Blaze of 1893. Frager’s Barber Shop is the only original storefront remaining in the downtown area.

Originally, the village was illuminated by kerosene lamps mounted on posts, and the village hired a person to go around and light each lamp in the evening and extinguish in the morning. Edgerton constructed its first electric power plant in 1903.

Today, Edgerton is home to about 1,800 residents. In order to foster memories and unity with residents who have moved away, in 1921 the village organized an annual homecoming event, which continues today. Known as the Festival of Flags, this multi-day event features a pageant, games, community awards, live entertainment and more.

05/29/2026

Advocacy at all levels of government is important to public power communities and their customers. Direct communication from municipal officials helps policy makers better understand how their decisions could impact public power utilities. The ability of local leaders, who are focused on their community, to tell that story is critical to protecting their community.

Learn more about how public power advocates for and supports communities through AMP’s campaign: www.amppartners.org/2026-public-power-is-community-focused/

05/28/2026

Deepesh Giri recently joined AMP as a Power Supply Analyst. In this role, Deepesh will assist in power supply resource portfolio planning, modeling and market analysis for municipal electric systems, including analyzing and evaluating power supply options and generation projects.

Prior to joining AMP, Deepesh served as a Data and Operations Intern for the Affordable Housing Trust, where he built a Python script to automate property tax delinquency tracking and developed an Excel-based housing allowance calculator. He holds a Bachelor of Science in data analytics from The Ohio State University.

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05/27/2026

Congratulations to Julia Barnett of Bowling Green, who was presented with the Lyle B. Wright Scholarship on May 18. Pictured (from left) are Bowling Green Mayor Mike Aspacher; Julia; and Alex Roth, AMP Manager of Marketing/Member Relations. A graduating senior at Bowling Green High School, Julia plans to attend Washington University in St. Louis to study biomedical engineering.

The Lyle B. Wright Scholarship is one of two awards in the AMP Scholarships Program and is given to as many as five students annually whose households receive electricity from an AMP Member utility. The scholarship was established in honor of Lyle B. Wright, who was a strong public power advocate and served on the AMP Board of Trustees from 1979 until his death in 1986. Since 1988, AMP has awarded $561,000 in scholarships.

Bowling Green City Schools, Ohio

05/27/2026

Tune in to the latest episode of the American Public Power Association’s podcast, Public Power Now, to hear Michelle Palmer, PE, AMP Vice President of Technical Services and Compliance, discuss the recent expansion of the AMP Member Training Center and how it is an investment in the future of AMP’s Lineworker Training Program: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1452280/episodes/19218780