APPA members cast votes on policy resolutions at the Legislative Rally
As the voice of public power in our nation’s capital, the American Public Power Association strives to harness the strength of unity behind our public service mission to advocate for member communities. Outside of advocacy, in the mutual aid and security coordination work we do, members experienced
Sikeston Power Station in Missouri
Environment
How environmental regulations factor into public power entities' power supply planning process and what other considerations affect their long-term decisions.
Crewmember from Lakeland Electric helping with emergency response
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid
How the Public Power Mutual Aid Network and Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council come together before, during, and after emergencies to continually improve grid resilience.
Heber Valley Utah with new distribution lines visible
Bonds and Financing
The benefits of municipal bonds, including how various public power entities have leveraged them to finance community and grid improvement projects.
illustration of Capitol building, white house and supreme court
A quick breakdown of 10 steps to setting up, adequately preparing for, and taking part in meetings with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
groups of people icons along a curved path
A snapshot of public power’s influence in Washington, D.C., and across the United States.
Smithland hydroelectric project, photo courtesy American Municipal Power
Bonds and Financing
A map highlighting the variety of projects public power has built and is building with the help of municipal bonds.
Panel speaking at APPA's Legislative Rally
Three long-time public power advocates weigh in on why it’s important to be involved in the policy process and how utility leaders can participate effectively.
grid
Reliability
As the coldest temperatures so far this winter settled into the region this week, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s power generation system met the highest peak demand in the agency’s over 91-year history.
nuke
Generation
Santee Cooper on Jan. 22 launched a process seeking proposals to acquire and complete, or propose alternatives, for two partially constructed generating units at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station in Jenkinsville, S.C.