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.
APPA’s Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) program is for research and development in public power. As a member of DEED, you and your colleagues can: Apply for grants up to $125,000 per project to support early commercialization and technology demonstrations, analyses, and
Enhance your conference experience using the new APPA Engage mobile app! From the app, you can set your own schedule, find meeting rooms, learn about speakers and exhibitors, and chat with fellow conference attendees. During conference sessions, you'll also be able to access session presentations to
Public power utilities across the country are working to create a more resilient and secure electric grid that appropriately manages the risk from a range of threats. By working with APPA, their communities, states, and the federal government, utilities are improving their physical and cyber
Outstanding Utilities, 2025 E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award Honors American Public Power Association member utilities with outstanding accomplishments. ( Previous winners) Burbank Water & Power, California Press Release Kissimmee Utility Authority, Florida Press Release Lowell Light &
If your utility is an APPA member, you are an APPA member and can take advantage of all the opportunities and resources listed below. If your utility is not an APPA member, please visit this page to learn how you can join today or contact Membership@PublicPower.org.
What is the the Current State of New Nuclear Virtual Summit? It is an opportunity for public power professionals to learn, network, and discuss current trends and issues with peers from around the country. Why should my company sponsor this event? As a sponsor, you’ll enjoy important exposure to and
This award recognizes a manager who performs a variety of duties in communities of 2,500 or fewer electric meters. Abernethy, Ty Mitchell City Utilities Mitchell City, Nebraska, 1999 Adams, David Churchville Municipal Electric Churchville, New York, 2008 Allen, Walter Lexington Municipal Electric
This award recognizes service to the American Public Power Association through substantial contributions toward APPA goals. Alberts, Ken Utilities Department Cedar Falls, Iowa, 1992 Allen, Paul H. Nashville Electric Service Nashville, Tennessee, 2012 Andersen, J.W. Power and Water Department
This award recognizes elected or appointed member of a policy board of commission of any APPA member system or public power system community mayor who has actively participated in APPA for at least five years. Akers, Stan Peru Utilities Peru, Indiana , 2017 Anderson, D. Carl North York Hydro North
This award, a $1,000 scholarship, recognizes individuals who have been employed with an APPA member utility for five years or less, and must be recognized by peers as a future leader in public power. Arnold, Katie Mason County Public Utility District No. 1 Shelton, Washington, 2023 Bednarski, Dennis