Looking for research and development projects made possible through DEED grants and scholarships? Check out the DEED Project Database.
Trying to find information about specific public power utilities? If you are member, check out the Public Power Directory.
Certificate Programs The APPA Academy's certificate programs are designed to develop special skills in core areas of utility operations. Each program consists of required courses as well as a final exam and a practical project submission. Leadership Essentials Certificate Program The Leadership
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A web-based planning and communication platform to empower your community’s energy transition with data-driven and peer-supported decision making.
The Policy Makers Council is comprised of governing officials from public power utilities, including mayors, city council members, and elected or appointed board members. The PMC meets twice a year in Washington, D.C., during the APPA Legislative Rally in February/March and at a separate PMC-only
The American Public Power Association provides an array of resources for members to use in workforce development operations and decision making. Reports and templates Videos on careers in public power: professionals share a bit about what they do at their jobs. The Public Power Mentoring Toolkit
Denotes APPA Members Utilities City of Abbeville Abbeville, LA City of Alexandria Alexandria, LA Town of Boyce Boyce, LA Town of Erath Erath, LA Town of Gueydan Gueydan, LA Terrebonne Parish Utilities Department Houma, LA City of Jonesville Jonesville, LA City of Kaplan Kaplan, LA Lafayette
An RP3 designation is a sign of a utility's dedication to operating an efficient, safe, and reliable distribution system.
Helping utilities document and analyze safety-related events: meetings, job briefings, injuries, near-misses, and investigation reports.
About the Application System Applications for the Reliable Public Power Provider designation are open May 1 – September 30 each year. The 2025 RP 3 application closed on September 30, 2025. Please come back to this page in April 2026 for next year's application. The RP 3 application asks questions