Public Power’s Experiences with Data Centers

As data center and other high‑density load requests grow nationwide, public power utilities are facing new challenges around resource adequacy, system planning, and community expectations. Hear from utilities that are already working with data centers about what’s working, what’s changing, and what...
June 29, 2026

You Can’t Protect What You Don’t Know

Over the last decade, there has been a push to establish OT asset visibility. But what if this focus is leading us the wrong way? What exactly are we trying to accomplish and why? This session will touch on how OT network visibility is necessary but not on its own sufficient for meaningful risk...
September 14, 2026
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Reliability

Utilities Leverage Artificial Intelligence to Track and Respond to Wildfires

Electric utilities in the U.S. are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence to track and rapidly respond to wildfires.
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Rise of the Machines: Automation and Artificial Intelligence in Utilities

Different applications for automation and artificial intelligence within utilities, including how public power is using these tools as technology and customer expectations evolve.
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State Lawmakers Address Costs and Other Issues Tied to Data Centers

With the proliferation of data center proposals across the U.S., state lawmakers are introducing legislation aimed at addressing, among other things, the costs, energy use and potential environmental impacts of data centers.
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Electricity Markets

Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Power Demand Gets Closer Look

An increase in electricity demand due to greater use of artificial intelligence should be taken into consideration in managing load growth and setting policies, according to an article in the energy research journal Joule.
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Customer Service

Customer Connections Conference

For public power professionals in public communications, customer service, energy innovation & adoption, and key accounts
October 25 - 28, 2026
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Generation

Tech Companies Starting to Recognize the Need for Collaboration with Utilities on Data Centers

Tech companies are starting to recognize that they can’t just arrive in a community and expect utilities “to solve their problems” as it relates to the development of data centers, said Mike Dammer, Manager of Emerging Technology at Florida public power utility Lakeland Electric.
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Grid Modernization

Artificial Intelligence in Risk Management Roundtable

This virtual roundtable will bring together utility professionals working in risk management, system planning, forecasting, and grid operations to discuss current and emerging AI-related challenges. Participants will also share perspectives on where APPA can best offer support, resources, and
April 16, 2026
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Generation

Report Sees Data Center Load Growth Doubling or Tripling by 2028

A new report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory estimates that data center load growth has tripled over the past decade and is projected to double or triple by 2028.