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.
Looking for member resources for a different member type? Use the navigation below. Utility Members Associate Members DEED Members Welcome to DEED! If your utility is a DEED member, you are a member and can access a wealth of resources to make your job easier.
April 25, 2025
APPA’s Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) program is for research and development in public power. As a member of DEED, you and your colleagues can: Apply for grants up to $125,000 per project to support early commercialization and technology demonstrations, analyses, and
May 6, 2025
Scholarship Opportunities DEED offers three types of funding for students to pursue energy-related careers: lineworker and technical education scholarships, student internships, and student research grants. Check out our scholarship options below, career videos highlighting several job options in
May 25, 2017
If your utility is an APPA member, you are an APPA member and can take advantage of all the opportunities and resources listed below. If your utility is not an APPA member, please visit this page to learn how you can join today or contact Membership@PublicPower.org.
May 7, 2025
This toolkit helps joint action agencies educate your member utilities about DEED benefits and encourage them to apply for grants, scholarships, and awards and access DEED resources. We encourage you to implement the six ideas below to help your members learn how to best take advantage of DEED
May 25, 2017
24-01: In Support of LIHEAP 24-02: In Support of Energy Efficiency 24-03: In Support of Electric Reliability 24-04: In Support of Reasonable Reliability Standards 24-05: In Support of an Efficient and Effective NRC 24-06: In Support of a Storage Solution for Used Nuclear Fuel 24-07: In Support of
February 21, 2025
15-01: In Support of Legislative and Regulatory Reforms to Protect Utilities That Receive Coal by Rail Resolution 15-02: In Support of Public Power Utilities’ Use of Unmanned Aerial Aircraft in Utility-Related Operations Resolution 15-03: In Support of the Right of Preference Customers to Be
May 25, 2017
16-01: In Support of Proper Allocation of Central Valley Project Improvement Act Restoration Fund Costs to Federal Power Customers 16-02: Ensuring Adequate Federal Funds to Combat Catastrophic Wildfires 16-03: Federal Support for Utility Workforce Development Efforts 16-04: In Support of Improving
May 25, 2017
Project Grants DEED grants encourage and promote energy innovation and support the development and demonstration of new, innovative technologies and techniques, and the creation of useful products and tools for the betterment of public power utilities and their customers. Grants often support pilot
July 6, 2018