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Advocacy

In her latest blog post, Joy Ditto talks about how actions define advocacy - and why public power advocates are coming to Washington, DC this week.
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Environment

How and when states plan to reduce carbon emissions

This map shows the differences in how each state and territory has set either a goal or a standard to reduce carbon emissions, where public power is included, and where some individual goals go beyond state mandates.
Key Accounts Certificate Program
Customer Service

Key Accounts Certificate Program: Cohort Group

Join us for a unique hybrid approach to earning your Key Accounts Certificate! Work through the on-demand curriculum, attend three live webinars to workshop key concepts, and receive additional tips and tools to apply immediately.
June 30, 2026 - August 4, 2026
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Year in Review

Highlights of the value the American Public Power Association brought to the national public power community in 2025.
March 10, 2020
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Generation

NCPA plans hydrogen-fueled power plant

In a first-of-its-kind project, the Northern California Power Agency is preparing to convert a power plant so hydrogen can be blended with natural gas for its fuel.
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Energy Storage

PSEG Long Island plans to issue RFP on behalf of LIPA for bulk energy storage resources

PSEG Long Island LLC, on behalf of the Long Island Power Authority, is planning to issue a request for proposals for bulk energy storage resources that will be interconnected to the Long Island electric grid.
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Electricity Markets

Mandatory Capacity Markets and the Need for Reform

This white paper shows how recent developments in regional transmission organizations with mandatory capacity markets demonstrate an urgent need for reform of the capacity constructs used in these regions. The...
March 17, 2020
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Resilience

In her latest blog post, Joy Ditto reflects on how we are all adjusting, adapting, and refocusing - in our work and in our personal lives - as the evolving...

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Electricity Markets

Measuring the Performance of Wholesale Electricity Markets

This paper examines the primary assessments of the electricity markets operated by the regional transmission organizations, evaluates the comprehensiveness and consistency of the market assessments, and provides recommendations for improvements...
March 31, 2020