Reliable Public Power Provider Week
A national celebration to highlight the achievements and efforts of public power utilities in operating efficient, safe, and reliable electric systems.
July 13 - 17, 2026
Looking for research and development projects made possible through DEED grants and scholarships? Check out the DEED Project Database.
Trying to find information about specific public power utilities? If you are member, check out the Public Power Directory.
Five years ago, Imperial Irrigation District (IID) relied primarily on social media to communicate outage information—without a way to reach customers directly.
APPA is partnering with Lawrence Berkeley National Lab to provide a webinar series for a cohort of APPA members wishing to learn more about ways they can pilot advanced grid technologies and other approaches to grid enhancement.
Rudy Garza recently received a 2026 Keystone Leadership Award from the Keystone Policy Center.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is directing the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to pause processing agreements for the Data Center Investment Program starting July 1.
Daniella Piper, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at the New York Power Authority (NYPA), recently detailed how NYPA’s utilization of a “digital twin” has benefited the public power utility.
The American Public Power Association submitted comments to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council in response to recommendations made in the Council’s final report.
Social Media Strategy for Public Power in Calm and Crisis
It’s not just the channels of choice that have changed, how people are using and consuming social media has transformed in recent years. While now it is easier to create more accessible content and gauge users’ interest, the opportunities to criticize, organize opposition, and spread misinformation...
October 26, 2026
Public Communications Roundtable
Gather with your utility communications peers to discuss the latest opportunities and best practices in your work, including tips for mobilizing utility advocates, keeping internal communications effective and engaging, and what measurement and metrics offer meaningful insight.
October 26, 2026