Harry develops the American Public Power Association’s short and long-term financial plans and manages its annual operating budget. He oversees the Association’s day-to-day accounting operations and serves as liaison to the board’s Finance & Audit Review Committee and on the Retirement Plan Advisory
Jeff Haas manages a team of 11 professionals and directs marketing, publications, and member recruitment, retention, and engagement, as well as multiple non-dues revenue streams. He serves as secretary on the board of directors of Hometown Connections, a national, nonprofit utility services
People who live in communities served by public power utilities aren’t just customers of the utility – they are also its owners. Public power utility staff, from senior management to front line workers, are serving their neighbors, families, and friends. Serving the community is the public power
A growing number of public power utilities get electricity generated from a mix of energy sources. APPA shares news, research, and best practices on renewable resources including solar, geothermal, water, and wind – and how public power utilities can incorporate these sources into their local
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