Browse the reports, white papers, and other materials published by the American Public Power Association based on your area of interest. Note that some publications are only available for members and others are available for purchase.
Distributed Energy Resources
Many public power utilities are developing or operate community solar projects. In developing such a program, utilities should first consider why they want to develop a community solar program, what...
Bills and Rates
This paper examines different rate design options public power utilities may want to consider in adapting to the new environment of distributed energy resources and technologies and changing customer preferences.
Bills and Rates
This paper provides an overview of factors contributing to the value of solar, including avoided costs, risks, and resources for members who wish to dive deeper into the topic.
Security
Every day brings new reports of cybersecurity attacks on computer networks. As part of a U.S. Department of Energy cooperative agreement, the American Public Power Association initiated a series of...
Distributed Energy Resources
Distributed energy resources including energy storage, microgrids, and electric vehicles, increasingly impact load management, electric rates, and customer interaction with the electric utility. States have introduced legislation concerning DER, particularly...
Security
Struggling to find trained cybersecurity personnel? Find help — refer to our Managed Cybersecurity Service Providers for Electric Utilities guide. Due diligence is advised as you apply this report to...