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.
Energy Storage
An overview of how the public power energy storage maturity model was developed.
Energy Storage
This guidebook offers examples, insights, and recommendations for decision-makers at public power utilities contemplating energy storage projects, including five case studies on energy storage projects implemented by public power utilities...
Bills and Rates
According to this analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration, increases in retail electric prices from 1997 to 2021 were about half a cent more...
This is the summary report of the seventh survey of public power’s communications organization, resources, and practices that APPA has conducted since 1987. Topics covered include how public communications departments...
Security
Implementing and sustaining cybersecurity best practices is the first step to protecting against cyberattacks, breaches, and other incidents. The American Public Power Association acknowledges the importance of protecting the confidentiality...
Bills and Rates
As new types of electric loads emerge, utilities are examining how to adjust everything from connection costs to power supply and transmission charges to best accommodate new customers and the...
Generation
A framework to assist public power utilities in planning for and moving to more resilient, lower-emission electric systems while continuing to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective electricity to their communities...
Safety
The American Public Power Association (APPA) and the Safety Manual Revision Task Force (SMRT) welcome your feedback in development of the 18th edition of the APPA Safety Manual. If you...