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Policy Resolutions

The American Public Power Association’s policy positions are reflected in the resolutions listed below as well as in our issue briefs and regulatory filings. Resolutions are proposed annually by interested members, adopted by the Legislative & Resolutions Committee, and voted on by all members at the annual Association Business Meeting. 

The resolutions process begins with association members, individually or collectively, drafting proposed policy resolutions and submitting them to the Legislative and Resolutions Committee in advance of the L&R Committee Meeting at the Legislative Rally. Each APPA  utility, joint action agency, or state/regional association member is eligible to designate one employee or governing board member to serve as its voting delegate at the L&R Committee Meeting and Association Business Meeting. The delegates to the two meetings may be the same or different. Members can learn more about voting on resolutions. 

Resources:

New Codification of Resolutions beginning 2021

Old Codification of Resolutions through 2020

Nine resolutions were approved by the membership in 2025.

25-01 In Support of Hydropower 25-02 In Support of the PMAs Resolution
25-03 In Support of Beneficiary Pays Principle 25-04 In Support of Continuing TVA's Mission
25-05 In Support of Electric Vehicles 25-06 In Support of Safe and Effective Drone Use
25-07 Protecting Public Power Communications Systems in 6GHz Spectrum Band 25-08 In Support of Reliable and Affordable Energy Infrastructure
25-09 In Support of Increased Federal Efforts to Address the Growing Threats of Wildfires