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For easy printing, download the Wholesale Electricity Markets and Regional Transmission Organizations Issue Brief. Summary Some utilities generate the power they sell to customers, but a good portion of electricity sold to customers is first purchased at wholesale from a third party. In some regions
For easy printing, download the Protecting 6 GHz Spectrum Usage By Public Power from Interference Issue Brief. Summary Electric utilities typically own and operate their own communications systems (wireline and wireless) for mission-critical operations throughout the electric system. These private
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
For easy printing, download the Wholesale Electricity Markets and Regional Transmission Organizations Issue Brief. Summary In the U.S., roughly five billion megawatt (MWh) hours of electricity are sold at the wholesale level, i.e., sold to a utility or other entity reselling that energy to
These utilities, listed by state, are members of the American Public Power Association's DEED program. Send an email to DEED@PublicPower.org or call 202-467-2942 with questions. Alabama Alexander City Light Department, Alexander City, AL City of Dothan, Dothan, AL Fairhope Electric Department
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Each year the American Public Power Association presents awards to DEED member utilities that embody the spirit of the DEED program in an outstanding manner.
The American Public Power Association helps public power utilities prepare for a new era in electricity by providing resources, forums, and training on various energy innovation topics. This includes understanding new and emerging technologies – such as electric vehicles and energy storage – and how
Public power utilities bring many benefits to their communities. At times, communities served by other types of utilities may explore what it would take to form a new public power utility – a process referred to as “municipalization.” The American Public Power Association has resources that may help
What Is Electricity? People use electricity every day — to charge phones, to power computers, to turn on lights, to cook dinner, and to brew that morning cup of coffee. Electricity is the flow of electrical charge. Homes, buildings, and businesses get electricity through an interconnected system