American Public Power Association

American Public Power Association The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities nationwide.
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Public power serves 54 million people in 2,000 towns and cities nationwide and employs 96,000 people. The Association was created in 1940 as a nonprofit, non-partisan organization to advance the public policy interests of its members and their consumers, and provide member services to ensure adequate, reliable electricity at a reasonable price with the proper protection of the environment. Policy

positions emphasize the importance of hometown decision making that puts customers first and ensures a stable supply of electricity while protecting the environment. Since two-thirds of public power systems do not generate their own electricity and instead buy it on the wholesale market for distribution to customers, securing competitively priced and reliable wholesale power is a priority. The Association participates in a wide range of legislative and regulatory forums. It advocates policies that:

-ensure reliable electricity service at competitive costs;
-advance diversity and equity in the electric utility industry;
-promote effective competition in the wholesale electricity marketplace;
-protect the environment and the health and safety of electricity consumers; and
-safeguard the ability of communities to provide infrastructure services that their consumers require.

The U.S. Soccer team is on the world stage tonight for the FIFA World Cup! Ahead of the match, take a minute to check ou...
06/12/2026

The U.S. Soccer team is on the world stage tonight for the FIFA World Cup! Ahead of the match, take a minute to check out this World Cup ad featuring Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team: https://ow.ly/Y1K950ZbjhZ. We’re proud to welcome him as a keynote speaker at APPA’s National Conference in Boston, June 26–July 1. Don’t miss the chance to hear Mike’s story of leadership, teamwork, and seizing historic moments in person. Learn more: https://ow.ly/PH8V50Zbji0

Clayton, North Carolina, is a growing yet close-knit community just outside of Raleigh. The public power utility that ha...
06/12/2026

Clayton, North Carolina, is a growing yet close-knit community just outside of Raleigh. The public power utility that has served Clayton for over 110 years is now building out its grid to support a population that could double in the next 10 years. (Town of Clayton, NC Government)
Learn more about the utility's journey in the Public Power Magazine: https://ow.ly/OPgq50Z9SRm

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has approved the FLOWS Act (S. 3518), a bipartisan bill that would hel...
06/12/2026

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has approved the FLOWS Act (S. 3518), a bipartisan bill that would help streamline federal oversight of hydropower projects. APPA supports this legislation and thanks Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Angus King (I-ME) for their leadership. Hydropower plays a vital role in keeping electricity reliable and affordable. By reducing unnecessary administrative requirements for routine maintenance and minor updates, the FLOWS Act would help project owners focus on keeping the power flowing. APPA encourages the full Senate to act on this bill quickly. Learn more: https://ow.ly/a9HA50Zb7ZE

2️⃣🌟The countdown to APPA's National Conference continues! Connect with leaders from across the country, gain practica...
06/11/2026

2️⃣🌟The countdown to APPA's National Conference continues! Connect with leaders from across the country, gain practical insights, and bring back ideas you can put to work right away.

There's still time to join your peers! Visit our website to register today: https://ow.ly/WaeE50Z4Lzt
📍Boston, Massachusetts 📆June 26 - July 1, 2026

Join Us for a PublicPowerX Webinar: Building Better Facilities Together📅 Wednesday, June 24th | 🕑 2:00 PM Eastern Hoste...
06/10/2026

Join Us for a PublicPowerX Webinar: Building Better Facilities Together
📅 Wednesday, June 24th | 🕑 2:00 PM Eastern Hosted by the American Public Power Association (APPA) in collaboration with Cooperative Building Solutions. Learn how strategic facility planning can transform operations and position your organization for long term success .

Register Now: https://www.publicpower.org/event/ppx-webinar-building-better-facilities-together

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With more information at their fingertips — and more computing power to analyze it — utilities are leveraging data to improve operations and services. From predictive maintenance to risk management, learn how Northern Wasco County PUD, Traverse City Light & Power, and Argonne National Laboratory use and share data for a stronger grid. https://ow.ly/B84V50Z9A3H

Energy affordability was a central focus of discussions at the National Conference of State Legislatures Energy Supply T...
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Energy affordability was a central focus of discussions at the National Conference of State Legislatures Energy Supply Task Force meeting in New Orleans last week. Thanks to Randy Reed of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority for providing a perspective during a panel discussion on rising energy costs, highlighting the real-world challenges utilities face, from aging infrastructure and growing demand to extreme weather impacts, and the importance of policies that support cost mitigation and long-term resilience. We appreciate NCSL for hosting this important forum for collaboration and dialogue. APPA is proud to be a long-time supporter of NCSL and its Energy Supply Task Force.

As the electric grid — and how people interact with it — changes, the utility operations center should modernize to keep...
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As the electric grid — and how people interact with it — changes, the utility operations center should modernize to keep up. Read how providers, including ALP Utilities, Huntsville Utilities, and Clallam PUD, have planned new facilities that incorporate new technologies and features for more seamless operations and services. https://ow.ly/eKuc50Z7a1n

Get inspired at APPA's National Conference while networking with the best visionaries, leaders, policymakers, and indust...
06/05/2026

Get inspired at APPA's National Conference while networking with the best visionaries, leaders, policymakers, and industry partners in public power! Don't miss this opportunity to exchange strategies and discover new solutions and tools to implement at your utility.

Visit our website to learn more and register today: https://ow.ly/xvO950YYVhB
📍Boston, Massachusetts 📆June 26 - July 1, 2026

Federal policymakers are shaping the future of disaster response and recovery programs. For utilities, these ongoing d...
06/05/2026

Federal policymakers are shaping the future of disaster response and recovery programs. For utilities, these ongoing discussions underscore the importance of clear, consistent, and efficient federal processes, especially now that the Atlantic hurricane season is here. Last year, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure overwhelmingly passed H.R. 4669, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025, which includes reforms that would clarify, simplify, and reduce regulatory risk from the process of receiving and putting to use FEMA Public Assistance funds. More recently, the FEMA Review Council released its final report outlining recommendations to restructure the agency’s programs, including steps that could affect how utilities access support during emergencies and how they are reimbursed for expenses afterward. APPA continues to monitor these developments and advocate for policies that support utility resilience and community recovery. Read more:
https://ow.ly/11BY50Z8ehs

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2451 Crystal Drive, Ste 1000
Arlington, VA
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