People following a leader
Workforce
Joint action agencies provide a range of vital services that would otherwise be out of reach for small resource-constrained utilities.
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Inspiring the next generation of talent to work in public power involves designing opportunities for individuals to learn what it means to work in the industry and showcasing the skills required for the jobs.
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Reliability
The following is a transcript of the August 4, 2025, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA's
City of Lehi roller mills
Community Engagement
Public power utilities are seeing growth in customers that slightly outpaces the overall growth in U.S. population. Since 2014, the number of total customers of public power utilities has grown 2.24 million. When accounting for the typical number of people each residential customer serves, that’s
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What inspired utility leaders to found APPA 85 years ago and how today’s public power leaders continue to see the legacy of this founding in their continued connection with the association.
utility workers and energy icons
Workforce
A look at how utility work at every level requires more advanced digital skills, and how employees can boost their digital literacy to keep up.