Association Resources Cybersecurity Training APPA offers three different cybersecurity courses through the APPA Academy, including courses focused on cybersecurity fundamentals for public power utilities, cybersecurity training for management and boards, and intermediate-level training for IT/OT

The American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence recognizes utilities with low incident rates and the overall state of their safety programs and culture each year. In 2025, 240 utilities were recognized for safe operating practices, Utilities can earn diamond, platinum, and gold

The American Public Power Association’s Reliable Public Power Provider program recognizes utilities that demonstrate high proficiency in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. Below is a list of public power utilities that currently hold the RP3 designation. Utilities