Requesting Meetings It is often difficult to get a meeting with Members of Congress. Don’t be disappointed if you can’t meet with your member directly. Instead, request that your meeting be scheduled with the staff member who handles energy issues. A typical meeting lasts 20-30 minutes. Here are
A brochure and video series for designing and building a new ENERGY STAR sustainable energy efficient house.
In-house Training As the electric utility industry continues to evolve and the pressures for improved performance increase, travel budgets are also being trimmed. The American Public Power Association’s Academy is responding to the need for accessible, targeted education by providing affordable in
Today’s quickly evolving electric industry requires key accounts front-line employees to have specific skills, technical knowledge and training. Coursework is offered in-person, in-house, or through a self-paced online option.
Powering Strong Communities The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power approximately 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 55 million people
Customer Service
The Public Power Data Source (PPDS) is an online platform that gives you direct access to trends, topics, and issues that shape your customers’ perceptions of your service and performance — all for as little as $850 annually. Utilities that have not had a subscription in the past five years receive
Public power utilities are one of three primary types of electric utilities that serve customers in the United States. Public power utilities are not-for-profit, community-owned, and locally governed. Our Signature Reports Our reports offer more insight into public power and its role in the
This page includes summaries of and links to APPA’s regulatory filings at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), APPA’s comments to the Board of Trustees of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and APPA's filings with other regulatory entities. For APPA's comments
Environment
Various environmental issues – whether on climate, air, water, solid waste regulations, or permitting – affect the power sector. This page includes APPA’s comments and summaries on how regulations, rules, and other federal agency actions could affect public power operations. Documents linked within