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2026 Virtual Courses & Events | |
 | Modern Load Growth & Utility Rate Design: Two-Part SeriesMarch 3, 4 | 1– 2:30 pm ET Emerging loads—like data centers, EV charging, distributed solar, and energy storage—are transforming demand and rate strategies. Decisions made today will shape reliability, equity, and economic development for years to come. Join this two-part series to explore financial and rate-setting implications, cost allocation, and long-term planning. Gain practical tools to balance growth with sustainability and make informed decisions that benefit customers now and in the future.
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 | Overhead Distribution Principles and ApplicationsMarch 18 - May 7 | Hybrid Series This series of two in-depth virtual courses begins with a comprehensive overview of the planning, design, installation, and maintenance principles and requirements that drive today’s overhead distribution practices. Then, in the second course, learn how to review and improve your utility’s overhead line design criteria and construction standards, make better design decisions, and enhance safety and reliability. Sign up for courses individually or together for a discounted, bundled rate:
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 | Transforming Succession Planning into an Organizational AdvantageApril 8, 29 and May 13 | Noon – 1:30 pm ET This three-part series offers a hands-on, practical approach to building your leadership bench — not someday, but today. Say goodbye to outdated succession plans and hello to a nimble, tech-enabled framework that aligns talent to roles, fosters daily development, and prepares your team for the unexpected. You’ll define key roles, map talent, and walk away with a plug-and-play strategy you can use immediately. Peer coaching and real-time feedback make this series a game-changer for leaders ready to lead with confidence. |
 | Accounting & Finance Virtual SummitApril 21 - 22 This virtual event is an opportunity for public power professionals to learn, network, and discuss current accounting & finance trends and challenges with peers from around the country. Attendees can earn up to 9.4 continuing professional education (CPE) credits and .8 additional continuing education units (CEU) or 8 professional development hours (PDHs) for attending qualifying sessions. |
 | Foundations of Utility Financial PlanningJune 9, 10 | Noon – 3 pm ET Get a comprehensive introduction to the financial planning principles that support utility stability, reliable service, and informed decision making. Build a strong foundation in the concepts that shape effective rate design, and explore revenue requirements and key financial metrics—such as debt to coverage ratio, minimum cash reserves, and target operating income—that reveal your utility’s performance and long term fiscal health. Sign up for this course or for the three-part Utility Finance Toolkit for a discounted rate. |
 | Key Accounts Certificate Program: Cohort GroupJune 30 – August 4 | 20 Recorded Modules + Three Live Webinars Fast-track your way to certification by joining a cohort group that will work through the on-demand Key Accounts Certificate Program curriculum together over a five-week timeframe. Benefits include three live webinars (July 14, 21, 28) to reinforce and workshop concepts, provide peer networking opportunities and new tips and tools to apply immediately. In-person Key Accounts Training is also available (April 21-23, Arlington, VA). |
 | Leading Teams with Purpose: Essential Leadership PracticesJuly 7, 14, 21, 28 | Noon – 2 pm ET This four-part webinar series builds essential leadership skills —Reflect on your leadership style and practical strategies for motivating teams, giving feedback, and solving problems.
Sign up for this course individually or for the four-part Leadership Toolkit for a discounted, bundled rate |
 | Strategic Rate Design for a Dynamic IndustryJuly 21, 22 | Noon – 3 pm ET Learn how technology, regulation, and industry changes are reshaping rate design, and learn the strategies utilities are using to stay fair, flexible, and financially resilient. Topics include designing rates for new large loads; structuring time of use and real time pricing models; and key considerations for advanced metering infrastructure, microgrids, distributed energy resources, and energy storage. Sign up for this course or for the three-part Utility Finance Toolkit for a discounted rate. |
 | Cost of Service in Practice: From Analysis to Rate DesignAugust 18, 19, 20 | Noon – 3 pm ET This interactive workshop takes you through the full cost of service analysis process and shows you how to apply the results to develop fair, effective rate structures. Learn how to allocate revenue requirements, interpret study results, and design rates that balance financial sustainability with customer equity. Hands on exercises and real utility case studies help you use cost of service data to support long term system planning and overall financial health. Sign up for this course or for the three-part Utility Finance Toolkit for a discounted rate. |
| Strategic Leadership in Action: Driving Vision and ResultsSeptember 9, 16, 23, 30 | Noon – 2 pm ET This four-part webinar series builds essential leadership skills —Advance your ability to influence, spark collaboration, encourage problem solving, and lead through change.
Sign up for this course individually or for the four-part Leadership Toolkit for a discounted, bundled rate |
 | Underground Distribution Systems: Virtual SeriesSeptember 29 - November 19 | Noon - 4 pm ET This 2-part virtual series features in-depth courses on Underground Distribution Systems. Learn all about the effective planning, design, installation, operation and maintenance and review critical factors involved in the conversion of overhead systems to underground. Discuss how to improve your utility’s policies, standards and practices and hear about emerging industry trends. Sign up for courses individually or together for a discounted, bundled rate:
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 | Accounting Fundamentals: Three-Part Virtual SeriesSeptember 29 - November 12 | Noon - 3 pm ET Learn more about the electric utility business, understand the foundations of public utility accounting, review how to coordinate operations and finance processes to accurately account for projects, and examine the more complicated aspects of accounting theory and practice in these popular-and practical-courses that will help you in your day-to-day work. Learn about industry trends, new accounting standards, and strategies for ensuring future financial success. Sign up for parts individually or for the three-part series for a discounted, bundled rate:
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| Developing Authentic Leadership: Skills for Leading through ChangeNovember 19 and December 3, 10 | Noon – 1 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.
Sign up for this course individually or for the three-part Leadership Toolkit for a discounted, bundled rate |
Webinars – Free | |
 | Artificial Intelligence in Risk Management RoundtableApril 16 | 2 – 3 pm ET This virtual roundtable will bring together utility professionals working in risk management, system planning, forecasting, and grid operations to discuss current and emerging AI-related challenges. Participants will also share perspectives on where APPA can best offer support, resources, and guidance. |
 | What's Next for TariffsMarch 16| 3:30 – 4:30 pm ET Join us for a timely discussion on the future of U.S. trade policy following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent landmark decision holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. This webinar will examine what the ruling means for public power utilities that have seen costs substantially rise for key grid components, equipment, and supplies. It will also address key unresolved questions, including potential tariff refunds and pathways for future tariff actions under other statutory authorities. |
 | The Federal Tax Landscape: Guidance and Implications for Public PowerMarch 25 | 1 – 2 pm ET As federal tax policy and guidance continue to evolve, public power utilities face new challenges. This session will explore the latest federal tax legislative and regulatory developments affecting public power, including a discussion of threats and opportunities for tax-exempt financing, and a discussion of elective pay of energy tax credits in the wake of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), which significantly reshaped the Inflation Reduction Act’s energy tax incentives. |
PublicPowerX (Sponsored) Webinars – Free | |
 | PublicPowerX Webinar: From reactive to resilient: Modern customer communications for public power utilitiesFebruary 26 | 2 – 3 pm ET In this session, we’ll explore how public power utilities are modernizing customer communications by shifting to proactive, repeatable, and compliant messaging across digital channels, helping customers better understand outages, bills, and usage at a time when affordability and trust matter more than ever. |
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.
Featured Courses | |
 | 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. |
