Fenway Park Reception & Boston Red Sox Game
Tickets required (limited number available)
Experience one of Boston’s most iconic landmarks like never before with an unforgettable evening at Fenway Park—complete with a Sam Adams Deck Buyout exclusively for APPA attendees. Watch the Boston Red Sox take on the Washington Nationals while you enjoy sweeping ballpark views, classic ballpark bites, and a front row experience as you take in a game from one of Fenway’s most legendary vantage points.
Mix and mingle with colleagues, soak in the ballpark atmosphere, and enjoy a relaxed night of networking in one of baseball’s most historic settings. Whether you’re a die hard fan or just love a great summer evening, this reception offers the perfect blend of Boston charm, camaraderie, and America’s favorite pastime.
Come for the game, stay for the memories—Fenway awaits!
General Session: CEO Panel
Resource Adequacy at a Crossroads: What Comes Next
Resource adequacy is not a new challenge—but accelerating load growth, driven in large part by AI, data centers, electrification, and changing customer expectations, is pushing long standing planning assumptions to their limits. For utility CEOs, the question is no longer whether resource pressures will intensify, but how quickly—and how decisively leaders must respond.
Integrating RP3 and SEP into Your Strategic Plan
APPA’s Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) and Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designations can be more than awards—they can be powerful strategic tools. ElectriCities of North Carolina has embedded these programs into its strategic priorities, using member participation and aggregate scoring to identify strengths, close gaps, and guide new services. This session highlights how ElectriCities aligned RP3 and SEP with long‑term planning, streamlined support for members, and developed targeted programs to drive operational excellence. Learn how using these assessments can strengthen continuous improvement and strategic alignment across your utility.
Where Are Electric Vehicles Headed Now?
Get briefed on the status of the EV market, including where infrastructure development stands. Explore how and why you can be accommodating to EVs in your community, even if your customers haven’t been keen to adopt them yet. Learn which rate structures, off-peak charging incentives, programs, and approaches taken by public power utilities have shown to unlock value for customers and utilities alike.