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Virtual Courses & Events
 | Electric Utilities 101: Two-Part Virtual SeriesOctober 20 – 22 | Noon – 3 pm ET Gain a practical, nontechnical understanding of how the electric power system works, from generation and transmission to distribution and customer service. Participants will also explore key industry trends and challenges, including renewable energy, electrification, and grid modernization. |
 | Electric Work Order & Fixed Asset AccountingOctober 27 & 28 | Noon – 3 pm ET Gain a practical understanding of utility work order and fixed asset accounting. Explore construction cost tracking, capital budgeting, industry best practices, streamlined accounting processes, and how these activities impact customer electric rates. Earn 6.2 CPE credits for attending. |
 | Large Load Planning & Strategy Virtual SummitNovember 3 – 5 | 1 – 4:30 pm ET Large-load demand is reshaping the utility landscape. The Large Load Planning & Strategy Virtual Summit 2026 brings together public power leaders and experts for three days of focused learning on how to assess opportunities, manage risk, and respond strategically — while safeguarding reliability, affordability, and community outcomes. |
| Advanced Public Utility AccountingNovember 4, 5, 10, 12 | Noon – 3 pm ET Explore advanced utility accounting concepts and their impact on financial reporting, decision-making, and long-term financial success. Gain insight into industry trends, emerging accounting standards, and best practices for serving both internal and external stakeholders. Earn 12.8 CPE credits. |
| Advanced Underground Distribution SystemsNovember 17-19 | Noon – 4 pm ET Learn how to improve your utility’s policies, standards, and practices for planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining underground distribution and hear about current and emerging industry trends. Earn 9.5 PHD credits. |
 | Developing Authentic Leadership: Skills for Leading through ChangeNovember 19; December 3, 10 | Noon – 1:30 pm ET This three-part series highlights key leadership capabilities necessary for leading in this time of significant disruption. With so much uncertainty in many aspects of work and life these days, being able to lead with authenticity, growth mindset, and appreciation are essential. Each session offers insights, frameworks, and ideas, as well as interactive discussions and exercises, that empower leaders with a toolkit for being able to inspire their teams and they navigate change.
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 | Energy Market BundleDecember 1 & 15 | 2 – 3 pm ET Missed some of National Conference's most popular breakout sessions? Now's your chance to catch them online! We're bringing back two standout conference presentations as virtual encore sessions, giving you another opportunity to explore the trends, technologies, and market forces shaping the future of public power. Sign up for parts individually or for the three-part series for a discounted, bundled rate:
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 | Practical AI for Daily WorkJanuary 7 – 28, 2027 | Noon – 1:30 pm ET Build the knowledge and skills needed to use AI with confidence. Through practical demonstrations, discussions, and real-world applications, you'll learn how to leverage AI tools to save time, enhance decision-making, and streamline everyday work.
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 | From GASB Changes to Capital Decisions: Staying Ahead of Financial Risks and OpportunitiesJanuary 19, 2027 | Noon – 3:30 pm ET Stay ahead of the financial and regulatory changes shaping public utilities. This session covers upcoming governmental accounting standards (GASB) changes, fraud prevention and internal controls, audit and compliance considerations, and key regulatory developments. You'll also explore practical approaches to funding capital projects and making sound long-term financial decisions. |
 | Overhead Distribution Systems: Two Part SeriesJanuary 19 – March 4, 2027 | Noon – 4 pm ET Build a stronger understanding of overhead distribution systems in this two-course series. Learn the principles behind effective planning, design, construction, and maintenance, then explore strategies to improve design decisions, safety, and reliability.
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 | Pole Attachments for Public Power: From Fundamentals to Future Trends (Coming Soon)February 18 & 25, 2027 | 1 – 3:30 pm ET Gain the knowledge and insights needed to effectively manage pole attachments in an evolving regulatory and operational environment.
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 | Securing Funding and Maximizing ROI for Advanced T&D TechnologiesOctober 23 | 2 – 3:15 pm ET This installment of the Sandbox Series will review tactics to overcome significant concerns over funding innovation programs, such as mitigating upfront costs, identifying funding streams and diverse funding mechanisms, and practices for identifying and highlighting ROI (for both demonstration-scale and full-scale projects). |
 | PPX Webinar: From Restoration to Recovery: Can You Prove What the Storm Costs?November 4 | 2 – 3 pm ET This session will explore how public power utilities can make financial readiness part of operational resilience. Attendees will learn practical approaches for capturing and connecting emergency-related expenses to the right event, work order, and funding source. |
 | 2026 Mid-Term Election Debrief - What Happened and What's NextNovember 18 | 2 – 3 pm ET Explore the political and legislative landscape following the 2026 midterms with expert perspectives from both Democratic and Republican insiders. |
 | Peer & Expert Coaching on Participant Questions, Follow-Ups, & Additional TopicsNovember 20 | 2 – 3:15 pm ET As the final installment of the Sandbox Series, this webinar will respond to additional needs from participants and address any outstanding questions and topics from the Sandbox Series. Participants will provide questions in advance for SMEs that will lead small group discussions and provide peer and expert coaching. |
On-Demand Learning Resources
Hear from industry experts and grow your knowledge at a pace that works for you. Check out our library of all on-demand webinars and courses. Each purchase includes access to the recording(s), as well as copies of the presentations or study guides.
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 | Public Power 101 is an on-demand course – offered free to APPA members – designed to give you a deeper understanding of the electric utility landscape, where public power fits in, the unique benefits of the public power business model, and an overview of the different governance structures. Learn about the three main types of utility ownership, their defining characteristics, and market share. Hear about public power’s unique attributes, benefits, and the importance of communicating these to customers and stakeholders. |
| The Public Power Governance Essentials on-demand series offers a convenient way to get up-to-speed on the nuts and bolts of governance requirements, such as complying with charters and bylaws, reporting conflicts of interest, understanding duties and legal obligations, and facilitating an effective board meeting. Review other keys to governance success, including how to communicate effectively, meaningfully monitor performance, foster accountability, and much more. Fifteen learning modules (typically 12-25 minutes each) are specially designed to help you build the skills necessary to become a productive board member that contributes to the long-term success of your organization. |
 | The Advanced Key Accounts Certificate Program is your path to take your key accounts program to the next level. Fast-track your way to certification by joining a cohort group that will work through the new on-demand Advanced Key Accounts Certificate Program curriculum together over five weeks. Added benefits include: one-on-one conversations with the instructor to reinforce and workshop concepts, new tips and tools to apply immediately. |
