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Contribute to the PAC Support the American Public Power Association’s political action committee. Through this voluntary, non-partisan PAC, public power professionals pool their resources to contribute to the campaigns of Members of Congress who support public power. The Federal Election Commission

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

What Is Electricity? People use electricity every day — to charge phones, to power computers, to turn on lights, to cook dinner, and to brew that morning cup of coffee. Electricity is the flow of electrical charge. Homes, buildings, and businesses get electricity through an interconnected system

Outstanding Utilities, 2026 E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award Honors American Public Power Association member utilities with outstanding accomplishments. ( Previous winners) Chelan PUD, Washington Press Release Georgetown Municipal Light Department, Massachusetts Press Release Roseville

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Looking for member resources for a different member type? Use the navigation below. Utility Members Associate Members DEED Members Welcome to DEED! If your utility is a DEED member, you are a member and can access a wealth of resources to make your job easier.

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

Scholarship Opportunities DEED offers three types of funding for students to pursue energy-related careers: lineworker and technical education scholarships, student internships, and student research grants. Check out our scholarship options below, career videos highlighting several job options in

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.