Navigating Private Use Implications of New Large Loads

The Treasury regulations on private use set in 2002 did not foresee the type of new large retail loads the industry is facing today. Walk through the specific challenges these regulations pose on development and get practical recommendations for addressing them. Learn what is being done and...
October 13, 2026

The Revolution of Employment Law

Explore what the Trump administration's reversal of Biden-era workplace inclusion policies means for employment law. From new EEOC and DOL focus areas, including protections for white males and religious accommodations, to changes around DEI programs and transgender employee protections – the...
October 13, 2026

APPA Chair's Address

APPA Chair's Address Keynote Address: Update on NERC Reliability and Security Priorities
October 13, 2026

Federal Regulatory and Legislative Update

Get a rundown of the latest regulations and federal legislative action, and how each could affect public power operations now and in the future. Learn what issues APPA is focused on in Washington, D.C., and how policy priorities may change due to the midterm elections.
October 13, 2026

Legal Issues Pertaining to Data Centers and Large Loads

The rapid growth of data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, and other large electric loads is creating both opportunities and challenges for public power utilities. As communities compete for economic development, utilities must navigate a complex landscape of legal, regulatory, contractual...
October 12, 2026