Fourteen public power utilities have earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost, and sustainable electric service. Monique Hampton, Energy Innovation & Adoption Chair, presented the designations on November 3 in Salt Lake City, Utah, during APPA’s annual Customer Connections Conference. This year, 14 utilities earned the designation, and in total, more than 100 public power utilities hold the SEP designation.
The SEP designation, which lasts for three years December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2028), recognizes public power utilities for demonstrating leading practices in four key disciplines: smart energy information; energy efficiency and distributed energy resources programs; environmental and sustainability programs and initiatives; and communication, education, and customer experience. This is the seventh year APPA has offered the SEP designation.
The full list of SEP designees is available on the SEP webpage.