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.
Get the RP3 Promotion Toolkit When you’ve been recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider, it means you follow industry standards and best practices and have shown high proficiency in providing reliable and safe electric service. Be sure to promote your designation broadly. Email us at RP3
Cyber and physical threats pose an ever-increasing threat to our businesses and communities. APPA is committed to helping the public power community improve their cybersecurity posture. As a part of this effort, in 2016 APPA entered into a three-year cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of
Association Resources Cybersecurity Training APPA offers three different cybersecurity courses through the APPA Academy, including courses focused on cybersecurity fundamentals for public power utilities, cybersecurity training for management and boards, and intermediate-level training for IT/OT
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
Certificate Programs The APPA Academy's certificate programs are designed to develop special skills in core areas of utility operations. Each program consists of required courses — that can be taken at multiple Academy conferences, Institutes, and webinars — as well as a final exam and a practical
New and Improved eReliability Tracker Coming Fall 2025 Thanks for your interest in the eReliability Tracker. As we prepare for the transition to a new and improved eReliability Tracker this fall, we have stopped accepting new subscribers to the current platform. Please email Products@PublicPower.org
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.