Electric Transmission Policies Issue Brief (PDF) Summary The American Public Power Association (APPA) believes that new electric transmission infrastructure is needed but rising transmission costs are a major concern for public power utilities. New transmission lines must be planned through
May 12, 2017
For easy printing, download the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act Issue Brief. Summary The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) was enacted following the energy crisis of the 1970s to encourage cogeneration and renewable resources and promote competition for electric
May 12, 2017
Elective Pay Tax Credits Issue Brief (PDF) Summary Elective pay tax credits have bipartisan support and ensure that tax-based, federal energy incentives are available to all electric utilities. Without elective payment, local communities pay for projects through power purchase agreements (PPAs), but
May 12, 2017
Disaster Recovery, Hazard Mitigation, and the Stafford Act Issue Brief (PDF) Summary The American Public Power Association (APPA) supports H.R. 4669, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, which would strengthen and reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
May 12, 2017
Michigan public power utility Zeeland Board of Public Works has completed its Power Supply Strategic Plan, marking the conclusion of a comprehensive planning process that will guide how the community is powered for years to come, the utility reported on June 15.
The SunZia Wind Project, the largest wind farm in the U.S., is slated to begin commercial operations this month, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on June 12.