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For easy printing, download the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act Issue Brief. Summary The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) was enacted following the energy crisis of the 1970s to encourage cogeneration and renewable resources and promote competition for electric
Cyber and physical threats pose an ever-increasing threat to our businesses and communities. APPA is committed to helping the public power community improve their cybersecurity posture. As a part of this effort, in 2016 APPA entered into a three-year cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of
Association Publications The American Public Power Association has a suite of resources to help in hardening a utility's physical security. Physical Security Essentials: A Public Power Primer Physical Security Essentials: A Public Power Primer, updated in 2024, addresses physical security protective
In Support of Implementing Meaningful Oversight and Transparency of Supplemental Transmission Projects For easy sharing, download the resolution. Resolution 18-01 Sponsors: American Municipal Power; Ohio Municipal Electric Association; Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation; Blue Ridge Power Agency
In Support of Public Power Infrastructure Investments For easy sharing, download the resolution. Resolution 18-05 Sponsors: New York Association of Public Power; Braintree Electric Light Department; Illinois Municipal Electric Agency Our communities deserve the better life and stronger economy that
As public power utilities work to protect key operational technology (OT) components that enable the safe delivery of electric power, they face hurdles in finding and evaluating cybersecurity solutions, safely sharing sensor data for independent analysis, and developing right-sized mitigation
The National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP) is an initiative led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office. In 2020-2021, the American Public Power Association partnered with the NCSP on the Municipal Utility Collaborative to identify and address common barriers to
Grid Security Issue Brief (PDF) Summary The electric sector has mandatory and enforceable federal regulatory standards in place for cyber and physical security (collectively known as grid security). Close coordination among industry and government partners at all levels is imperative to deterring
U.S. Federal Power Program Issue Brief (PDF) Summary The American Public Power Association (APPA) strongly opposes proposals to divest the transmission assets of the Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) and to change their cost-based rate structure to a market-based rate structure. APPA supports
Electricity Generation Fact Sheet (PDF) Summary Every fuel used for electricity generation has advantages and disadvantages. As such, it is important for electric utilities to have a diverse generating portfolio. An over reliance on one fuel can threaten reliability and leave consumers exposed to