Stay connected and informed
The public power community can stay informed and connected, even while many of us work from home and practice social distancing. APPA is here for you with resources and programs to help you continue your work (and learning) with as little interruption as possible, ranging from webinars to online training and new virtual meetings that allow you to interact with other attendees for real networking opportunities.
Don’t miss these online programs.
Virtual Meetings
All the breadth and depth of information and networking from an in-person meeting, from the comfort and safety of your home or office. These virtual events allow you to learn and interact with your peers in real time.
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Public Power Connect Virtual Summit & Business Meeting |
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Wholesale Markets Summit |
Online Classes
These virtual versions of our most popular training classes let you work through the materials live with an instructor. Through a series of interactive, in-depth learning modules, a downloadable workbook, and group discussions with your peers, you'll benefit from the expert instructors and high-quality education you can always expect from Academy courses while earning continuing education credits.
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Advanced Public Utility Accounting May 7 – 28 Earn CPEs by participating in this practical course. Examine the more complicated aspects of accounting theory and practice to inform planning and decision-making, allowing you to work more efficiently and effectively. Register for the whole course and get recordings of any sessions you missed; or you can register for individual courses. |
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Best Practices in Overhead Distribution Line Design This course for electric utility engineers and designers will combine presentations, Q&A, group interaction, and digital hands-on exercises to cover overall line design accountabilities and best practices. Learn about the line design process (and how to improve it); developing and using documented design criteria and design/construction standards; reducing liability exposure; NESC requirements and provisions; establishing effective design/quality control, and more. |
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Public Utility Accounting |
Webinars
Webinars allow you to learn from the best in the business without leaving your office. All you need is internet access. Hear from industry experts, download presentations, and ask your questions during the live webinar.
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Taking Care of Business: A New Look at Your Distribution System Series
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Strategic Electrification: Running a Data-Driven Utility Series
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APPA Biweekly Webinar on Public Power Preparations for COVID-19 |
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Best Practices in Economic Development Series
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Financial Planning for Economic Recovery
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COVID-19 Impacts on Managing Your Utility Contracts June 11 – 18
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The True Costs of Cybercrime: Cyber Risk Management for Public Power June 17 – 24
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Mitigating the COVID-19 Bad Debt Crisis: Utility Strategies and Solutions June 22 Even as the economy slowly re-opens, the lingering financial impacts of COVID-19 will leave many customers facing insurmountable arrearages and utilities contending with large bad-debt write-offs and grossly unpopular mass shut-offs. Learn how two utilities are planning to better navigate this crisis and allow their customers to pay down debt over time. |
Past Webinar Recordings
Our past webinar series enable you to hear from industry experts and grow your knowledge at a time and pace that works for you.
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Check out our library of past webinars on:
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On Demand Training
Combining videos, downloadable course materials, and progressive testing, our online training brings you in-depth training on your own timeframe.
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Whether you plan to start a utility key accounts program or want to take your current program to the next level, this curriculum provides the skills, knowledge, and tools for success. |
