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Wildfire Mitigation and Response (PDF) Summary The American Public Power Association recognizes the growing threat of wildfires nationwide as a multifaceted issue that affects public power utilities and supports federal programs for wildfire mitigation, suppression, and research. APPA supports
Call for RP3 Safety Representative Nominations APPA is seeking to fill a Safety Representative position on the RP3 Panel. To nominate yourself or someone for this position, please complete this nomination form by Friday, August 8, 2025. More information on the RP3 program is available on the RP3
Issue Briefs The American Public Power Association’s policy positions are reflected in the issue briefs listed below on various topics, as well as in resolutions approved annually by members. APPA also acts on members’ behalf through regulatory comments and filings with various federal
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Electric Reliability Issue Brief (PDF) Summary The American Public Power Association (APPA) supports legislation, H.R. 3616, the Reliable Power Act, that would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the authority to determine and mitigate significant reliability impacts of major
Elective Pay Tax Credits Issue Brief (PDF) Summary Elective pay tax credits have bipartisan support and ensure that tax-based, federal energy incentives are available to all electric utilities. Without elective payment, local communities pay for projects through power purchase agreements (PPAs), but
A one size fits all approach to distributed generation rates won’t work.