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Energy Storage

Public Power Energy Storage Tracker

APPA compiled the initial data for this tracker from the websites of its 200 largest members, form EIA-860 for 2018, form EIA-860M for October 2019, the Demonstration of Energy &...
September 22, 2026

Dear Ethics Lawyer

In his popular column, Dear Ethics Lawyer, legal ethics expert Mark Hinderks answers interesting legal ethics and professional responsibility questions with concise, to-the-point responses. Join Mark for this live Q&A, following the "Dear Ethics Lawyer" format, to gain advice and guidance on...
October 13, 2026

The Ethical Use of AI in Law: Balancing Innovation & Integrity

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to everyday business use, creating new opportunities—and new legal, regulatory, and ethical challenges. From data privacy and cybersecurity to bias, transparency, and accountability, public power utilities must establish clear governance...
October 14 - 13, 2026

Cybersecurity Issues of Interest to Public Power Utilities

This session will examine key cybersecurity issues affecting public power utilities, including evolving federal requirements, reliability standards, incident response, vendor and supply chain risks, and strategies for protecting critical infrastructure while maintaining reliable service to...
October 12, 2026

Legislative and Federal Regulatory Update

Get a rundown of the latest regulations and federal legislative action, and how each could affect public power operations now and in the future. Learn what issues APPA is focused on in Washington, D.C., and how policy priorities may change due to the midterm elections.
October 13, 2026
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Transmission

Electric Utilities 101: Two-Part Virtual Series

This two-part virtual course will provide a high-level, non-technical introduction to how the electric power system works, the key components and equipment used, and industry trends reshaping today’s grid and tomorrow’s utilities.
October 20 - 22, 2026
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Bonds and Financing

U.S. Public Power Capital Spending Continues to Accelerate: Fitch Report

U.S. public power and electric cooperative capital spending continues to accelerate, driven by load growth, higher interest rates, and rising prices, Fitch Ratings said in a report released in September. The report was written by Fitch analysts Patrick Goggins, Kathy Masterson, Dennis Pidherny and
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San Francisco Board of Supervisors Affirms Environmental Review for Proposed Public Power Expansion

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Sept. 22 unanimously affirmed the final Environmental Impact Report for the city’s proposed acquisition of PG&E’s local electric grid, clearing a required step as San Francisco explores expanding public power. Previously, the Planning Commission had
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Reliability

APPA Files Comments Opposing Expansion of Federal Pole Attachment Regulations

The American Public Power Association on Sept. 21 filed comments on the Federal Communications Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes using section 253 of the Communications Act to establish presumptive limits on state and local government processing timelines, fees, and other
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Distributed Energy Resources

Solar Project That Has PPA with the Michigan Public Power Agency Enters Commercial Operation

The Michigan Public Power Agency on Sept. 22 announced that the Hart Solar solar energy project has entered commercial operation, fulfilling a power purchase agreement for 50 MW of renewable energy.