Looking for research and development projects made possible through DEED grants and scholarships? Check out the DEED Project Database.
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The Grand Haven Board of Light & Power board during its April meeting recognized the efforts of the local linemen that provided mutual aid in Northern Michigan during an April ice storm.
In Support of Improved Efforts to Prevent and Respond to Natural Disasters For easy sharing, download the resolution. Resolution 18-04 Sponsors: Northern California Power Agency; California Municipal Utilities Association; Southern California Public Power Authority; Florida Municipal Electric
February 1, 2018
A targeted effort to improve cybersecurity maturity across public power.
April 7, 2026
Read a weekly digest of news on COVID-19 here. If you are a member and have not been receiving the COVID-19 weekly digest, email info@publicpower.org. APPA’s Ditto, AMP’s Thompson detail pandemic response, commitment to diversity CISA tabletop exercise package assists with pandemic recovery and
March 30, 2020
In the event a cyber incident affects utility systems, public power leaders can turn to the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council’s Cyber Mutual Assistance program. The program brings together industry cybersecurity experts to assist in incident response and to share information on threats to the industry.
Powering Strong Communities The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power approximately 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 55 million people
May 25, 2017
The 2026 RP3 Application Is Now Open If you are a new applicant or would like to register a new primary contact, please use our online registration form . The deadline for applications is September 30. If you are interested in applying, please join our four-part webinar series to gain practical
December 1, 2017
Disaster Recovery, Hazard Mitigation, and the Stafford Act Issue Brief (PDF) Summary The American Public Power Association (APPA) supports H.R. 4669, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, which would strengthen and reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
May 12, 2017
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
May 12, 2017
Officials from public power utilities and American Public Power Association staff were recently briefed by Department of Energy officials on a number of key issues including supply chain challenges.