Tax-exempt municipal bonds are a cornerstone for public power infrastructure. Municipal bonds financed $2 trillion in infrastructure investments over the last decade, including investments in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution. Limiting or eliminating the tax-exempt status of

The American Public Power Association is helping member utilities across the country create a more resilient and secure electric grid that is prepared for both cyber and physical threats. Public power utilities are working with their communities, states, and the federal government to ensure

Public power utilities across the U.S. employ more than 96,000 people. Under a strategic initiative for workforce development, the American Public Power Association helps member utilities take on challenges in four areas — recruitment and retention, succession planning and staff development

Public power utilities know that the relationship with their customers is paramount. Employees at public power utilities identify customer service as a key component of their job – whether they manage customer service centers or work in the field. As the energy industry evolves, so do customer

Electricity services, such as transmission or generation capacity, can be bought and sold through centralized power supply markets operated by regional transmission organizations (RTOs). APPA participates in FERC dockets, conducts studies, and advocates for reforms to promote competitive and fair

Keeping the lights on is the number one priority for electric utilities and the challenge is greater than ever with everything from weather related outages to cyber threats. Public power utilities maintain a high level of reliability in the industry, and their customers benefit from less time in the