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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
The SEP Review Panel has 12 members. Two of the Panel members are the officers on APPA’s Energy Innovation committee. The other 10 Panel members are nominated by the chair of APPA's board. Panel members serve two-year terms and can choose to serve up to three terms. When there is a vacancy on the
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
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
Many public power utilities are developing or operate community solar projects. In developing such a program, utilities should first consider why they want to develop a community solar program, what...
This report provides a general overview of federal and general state securities and tax law considerations that may apply to community solar projects. The report can help familiarize American Public...
This spreadsheet model can help our public power utility members assess the potential impacts of distributed energy resources (DER) on utility revenues and customer rates. The tool is meant to...
With the signing of an agreement between the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority and Salt River Project, a solar plant on the Navajo Nation will soon be expanded to provide more renewable energy to the Nation. The agreement also paves the way for future renewable energy projects, NTUA and SRP said on
This hands-on guide walks public power utility leaders and staff through the steps in creating a strategy, planning, and executing an electric vehicle program in their community. The blueprint includes...