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.
Grid Modernization
Whether from advancements in technology, changes in costs, interest from the community and large customers, or pressure from state and local government, the electric sector has been making major changes...
Electricity Markets
This manual provides a comprehensive discussion of the background and implementation of Title II of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, or PURPA. Attorneys at the law firm...
Generation
A perspective on where the emerging hydrogen market is in the U.S. and globally, what is driving the growing interest in hydrogen and what obstacles are preventing hydrogen technology from...
Community Engagement
This report presents information on the type of governing bodies that oversee public power utilities, term limits and compensation of governing body members, and the authorities granted to utility governing...
Electric Vehicles
As electric vehicles become more common, utilities must determine how to design rate structures that encourage certain charging behavior and support appropriate cost recovery. This complimentary member resource can help...
Security
Public power entities of all types are increasingly focused on enhancing risk mitigation and prevention programs to manage cybersecurity concerns stemming from the supply chain. Whether you are looking at...
Bills and Rates
As electric utilities look at how to move beyond traditional rate design, this report examines the benefits and challenges of moving to a time of use structure. An introduction reviews...
Generation
As more state and local governments set targets to eliminate or significantly reduce carbon emissions, this interactive report presents key data on trends in electricity generation and explains the impact...