Looking for research and development projects made possible through DEED grants and scholarships? Check out the DEED Project Database.
Trying to find information about specific public power utilities? If you are member, check out the Public Power Directory.
Are your electric utility and its leaders receiving the recognition you deserve for excellence and innovative operations? APPA wants to celebrate your excellence! Winning one of our prestigious national awards elevates your organization’s credibility and positions you as a leader in the eyes of
DSTAR Consortium Distribution Systems Testing, Application, and Research (DSTAR) was a consortium of electric distribution utilities and utility organizations that collaboratively sponsored near-term, pragmatic distribution research and development. Similar to the DEED program, DSTAR leveraged
2025 Priorities Protect Municipal Bonds for Job Creation and Livable Communities Oppose any attempt to tax municipal bond interest. Oppose any attempt to limit current uses of municipal bonds. Defend Elective Payment Tax Credits to Keep Electricity Affordable Protect access to elective payment to
24-01: In Support of LIHEAP 24-02: In Support of Energy Efficiency 24-03: In Support of Electric Reliability 24-04: In Support of Reasonable Reliability Standards 24-05: In Support of an Efficient and Effective NRC 24-06: In Support of a Storage Solution for Used Nuclear Fuel 24-07: In Support of
A roundup of the funding opportunities for public power made available through the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The public power business model is based on the tenets of local decision-making, not-for-profit operations, low-cost delivery of service, and an ultimate focus on the needs of customers. This model has long been successful. However, at times, communities may debate whether the community should