Generation
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
Energy Efficiency
The American Public Power Association’s Smart Energy Provider (SEP) program recognizes utilities for demonstrating a commitment to and accomplishment in smart energy program planning, energy efficiency, and distributed energy resources, environmental and sustainability programs, and communication
Generation
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
Generation
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
Distributed Energy Resources
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
Generation
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
Generation
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
Generation
Hydropower Issue Brief (PDF) Summary Hydropower is a reliable, low-cost, non-emitting domestic source of electricity critical to the stability of the electric grid. The country cannot afford to lose existing hydropower capacity without impacting reliability and making it more difficult to achieve
Generation
Nuclear Power Issue Brief (PDF) Summary The American Public Power Association (APPA) supports the continued use of nuclear power, a key source of baseload, emissions-free electricity. APPA supports the construction of a consolidated interim storage facility in a willing host community and the
Energy Efficiency
Register for the 2025 SEP Application here! The SEP Designation Cycle has Changed! Beginning with 2023 designees, SEP designations last for three years, starting on December 1 of the designation year to November 30 three years later. Prior to the 2023 designation (applied in 2023), SEP designations