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The American Public Power Association is helping member utilities across the country create a more resilient and secure electric grid that is prepared for both cyber and physical threats. Public power utilities are working with their communities, states, and the federal government to ensure
Public power utilities across the U.S. employ more than 96,000 people. Under a strategic initiative for workforce development, the American Public Power Association helps member utilities take on challenges in four areas — recruitment and retention, succession planning and staff development
Public power utilities know that the relationship with their customers is paramount. Employees at public power utilities identify customer service as a key component of their job – whether they manage customer service centers or work in the field. As the energy industry evolves, so do customer
Electricity services, such as transmission or generation capacity, can be bought and sold through centralized power supply markets operated by regional transmission organizations (RTOs). APPA participates in FERC dockets, conducts studies, and advocates for reforms to promote competitive and fair
Keeping the lights on is the number one priority for electric utilities and the challenge is greater than ever with everything from weather related outages to cyber threats. Public power utilities maintain a high level of reliability in the industry, and their customers benefit from less time in the
Not-for-profit public power utilities offer competitive electricity rates to customers. We help utilities stay informed about rate design trends.
Public power utilities have a long-standing commitment to both workplace and public safety, with the goal of zero injuries in their communities. APPA publishes the Safety Manual to highlight industry benchmarks, and recognizes member achievements in maintaining safety. Members can access safety
Learn how public power bands together to mitigate the impact of major storms on utilities across the country.