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Energy Efficiency Issue Brief (PDF) Summary Energy efficiency is one of the most important, cost-saving tools available to utilities to meet energy demand, defer generation investment, reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions, and lower customers’ utility bills. The federal government creates
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.
Electric Vehicles Issue Brief (PDF) Summary Public power utilities are committed to providing their communities with the infrastructure and programs needed to support increased electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Should Congress seek to encourage the use of EVs, it must ensure that any incentives and
Electric Transmission Policies Issue Brief (PDF) Summary The American Public Power Association (APPA) believes that new electric transmission infrastructure is needed but rising transmission costs are a major concern for public power utilities. New transmission lines must be planned through
Electricity Generation Fact Sheet (PDF) Summary Every fuel used for electricity generation has advantages and disadvantages. As such, it is important for electric utilities to have a diverse generating portfolio. An over-reliance on one fuel can threaten reliability and leave consumers exposed to
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