The American Public Power Association helps public power utilities prepare for a new era in electricity by providing resources, forums, and training on various energy innovation topics. This includes understanding new and emerging technologies – such as electric vehicles and energy storage – and how structures such as rate design and regulations can shape the future.
Utilities looking to test or deploy new technologies or techniques can apply for funding through Demonstration of Energy and Efficiency Developments, or DEED, public power’s research and development program.
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APPA and Atlas Public Policy have partnered to provide APPA’s members with free access to the Atlas EV Hub, Buildings Hub, and Climate Portal. Visit our product store to learn more about these powerful tools and dashboards. You must log into your APPA account to the product in the store. If you don't have an account, you can create one here.
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Networking Opportunities
- Join the Energy Innovation community group to connect with your public power peers and share ideas on grid modernization, emerging technologies, distributed energy resources, and new business models.
- Join the Energy Innovation sub-group, Electric Vehicles, and participate in quarterly Electric Vehicle Interest Group (EVIG) virtual meetings. Members will learn about various EV and EV infrastructure topics from a range of guest speakers including utilities, state/regional associations, joint action agencies, vendors, automakers, charging infrastructure companies, and more. The EVIG is also an opportunity for members to learn about APPA’s EV-related activities, such as research and development grants and scholarships, advocacy efforts, and training and events. Meetings are held in January, April, July, and October.
- Members can join the Rate Design community group to share ideas, ask questions, and propose discussion topics.
- The Energy Transition Community is an effort to support public power utilities in achieving a low-emissions energy future while maintaining reliable and affordable electricity. The ETC Working Group meets every two months to share ideas and learn about new initiatives and technologies. If you would like to join the ETC Working Group, please email EnergyTransition@PublicPower.org.
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