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.
Electric Vehicles
Electric utilities are projected to see significant load growth in the coming years – from the rapid expansion of data centers and industrial facilities and due to electrification of the...
The Risk Management Toolkit for Public Power Utilities offers utility leaders guidance and tools to help them in proactively identifying and assessing risks, developing tailored risk management strategies, and effectively...
Energy Storage
Public power utilities increasingly face a need to present the business case supporting exploring or developing an energy storage project for their communities. This guide outlines the structure for creating...
Bills and Rates
Flexible Electric Rates Benefit Customers and Utilities The number of households adopting electric vehicles is increasing, and when and how customers charge their EVs will dictate a need for distribution...
Energy Efficiency
As the demand for electricity grows, managing peak load effectively is crucial to ensuring the stability and sustainability of the electricity grid. Unmanaged load growth can strain infrastructure, increase operational...
Energy Storage
In utility-scale applications, energy storage systems have primarily been used for managing peak loads. However, energy storage is playing an increasing role in resilience planning. This shift is particularly significant...
Community Engagement
Public power utilities provide affordable, reliable electricity to the customers they serve. These community-owned utilities are not beholden to any shareholders and are driven only by the mission to serve...
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
Updated June 2024 The Mutual Aid Playbook provides a process for coordinating activities, information, and resources across a three-tiered national network. The playbook is intentionally flexible and scalable to enable...