Looking for research and development projects made possible through DEED grants and scholarships? Check out the DEED Project Database.
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Public power utilities are community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that safely provide reliable, low-cost electricity to more than 55 million Americans, while protecting the environment. Homes and businesses in 2,000 communities across the U.S. — large cities like Austin, Nashville, Los
The SEP Review Panel has 12 members. Two of the Panel members are the officers on APPA’s Energy Innovation committee. The other 10 Panel members are nominated by the chair of APPA's board. Panel members serve two-year terms and can choose to serve up to three terms. When there is a vacancy on the
Project Grants DEED grants encourage and promote energy innovation and support the development and demonstration of new, innovative technologies and techniques, and the creation of useful products and tools for the betterment of public power utilities and their customers. Grants often support pilot
Funding for research, pilot projects, and education to improve the operations and services of public power utilities.
The Donovan Award recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the electric utility industry, with a special commitment to public power. Adkins, Berkley G. Danville, Virginia, 1976 Aghjayan, Edward K. Public Utilities Department Anaheim, California, 1993 Alexander, Leslie M
The Radin Award is the highest award granted by the American Public Power Association and is bestowed in recognition of exceptional leadership and dedication to public power. Allen, Thomas H. Light, Gas and Water Division Memphis, Tennessee, 1953 Baker, James E. Electric Light Plant Shrewsbury
The Sue Kelly Community Service award recognizes utilities for good neighbor activities that show commitment to the local community. Alabama Huntsville Utilities, 1996, 2024 Alaska Anchorage Municipal Light & Power, 2002 Arizona Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, 2011 Salt River Project, 2002 American
The Scattergood award honors APPA member systems that have enhanced the prestige of public power systems through sustained achievement and customer service. Alabama City of Huntsville Electric System, 1964 Alaska Anchorage Municipal Light and Power Department, 1969 Arizona Navajo Tribal Utility
Light Up Navajo VI Light Up Navajo is an initiative of the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, in coordination with the American Public Power Association, to help bring electricity to families in need in the Navajo Nation. Approximately 10,407 families living on the Navajo Nation do not have
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