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Tips for Writing Federal Grants

Key factors to consider as public power utilities look to benefit from a suite of federal funding opportunities through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Lincoln Electric System’s Rates Continue to Rank Among Lowest in the U.S.

A nationwide study shows that Lincoln Electric System’s rates continue to rank among the lowest in the country based on 2021 data, the Nebraska public power utility said on Feb. 23.
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Community Engagement

Community Solar Program and Subscription Design

Learn and discuss the various elements of community solar program design, as well as ownership options relevant to municipal utilities. This course is free to APPA utility members, joint action agencies and state/regional associations.
July 18 - 19, 2023

Meridian Cooperative

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Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

LADWP Crews Restore Power in Wake of Winter Storm

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power crews worked through pouring rain and strong winds over the weekend to restore power to customers affected by storm-related power outages.
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Guessing Game: How Uncertainty in the Supply Chain Is Affecting Utilities

How public power utilities have been adjusting plans and procurement processes to keep pace with low supply and growing demand for key equipment, including transformers.
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How Much Water Our Electricity Uses

A visual explainer on the importance of water to electricity production.

Michael Coe

Michael currently serves as APPA’s Vice President for Security, Resilience, and Energy Solutions where he works with members and industry stakeholders to develop programs and services to address the myriad challenges facing the energy sector. He has over two decades of experience in energy policy
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Exploring Public Power’s Current and Future Issues in the West

Though the drought impacting the Colorado River has been a mainstay in the headlines recently, less discussed is how the reduction in water is impacting the hydropower generation from federal...

Public Power Approves New Policy Resolutions on Supply Chain Crisis, Refundable Direct Pay Tax Credits, Energy Infrastructure Permitting

Washington D.C., February 28, 2023—The American Public Power Association’s Legislative & Resolutions Committee approved eight policy resolutions during the association’s 2023 Legislative Rally. These member-sponsored resolutions will guide APPA’s advocacy...