Smithland hydroelectric project, photo courtesy American Municipal Power
Bonds and Financing

Public Power Builds with Bonds

A map highlighting the variety of projects public power has built and is building with the help of municipal bonds.
groups of people icons along a curved path

Public Power Advocacy by the Numbers

A snapshot of public power’s influence in Washington, D.C., and across the United States.
illustration of Capitol building, white house and supreme court

10 Steps to Effective Hill Meetings

A quick breakdown of 10 steps to setting up, adequately preparing for, and taking part in meetings with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
Heber Valley Utah with new distribution lines visible
Bonds and Financing

Supporting the Public Good: Why Public Power Uses Municipal Bonds

The benefits of municipal bonds, including how various public power entities have leveraged them to finance community and grid improvement projects.
Crewmember from Lakeland Electric helping with emergency response
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

Unity of Effort and Message in Action: How Public Power Responds to Emergencies

How the Public Power Mutual Aid Network and Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council come together before, during, and after emergencies to continually improve grid resilience.
Sikeston Power Station in Missouri
Environment

Preparing for Change: How Utilities Plan Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

How environmental regulations factor into public power entities' power supply planning process and what other considerations affect their long-term decisions.