American Public Power Association (APPA)

APPA's R&D Program Director, Paul Zummo, participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony today at Burbank Water & Power's EcoCampus for BWP's first utility-scale battery storage project. The installed 75 kW iron flow battery is connected to a 265 kW solar array and was funded with a $125,000 grant from APPA's Demonstration of Energy and Efficiency Development (DEED) program. Learn more about our DEED program: https://lnkd.in/g5zfMeS7

Introducing Polymer Station Posts for 15kV-69kV: Increase Reliability and Linemen Safety. https://ow.ly/yakb50Rv40y Marmon Utility #Sponsored

In the latest episode of #PublicPower Now, Joseph Bunch, General Manager and CEO of Florida public power utility New Smyrna Beach Utilities, details the steps the utility has taken in recent years to improve reliability. He also discusses how the utility benefits from being a member of the Florida Municipal Power Agency and the Florida Municipal Electric Association. https://ow.ly/WFO350RYXwC

Join Us for the PublicPowerX Webinar: Protecting the Grid - Understanding Physical Security and Ballistic Attacks on Substations 📅 Thursday, May 30th | 🕑 2:00 PM Eastern Hosted by the American Public Power Association (APPA) in collaboration with Permacast Walls. Learn how to protect your utility's assets and critical infrastructure from ballistic attacks on your substations. Register now: https://ow.ly/oiyp50RIVHQ

#PublicPower remembers and honors our nation's heroes. #MemorialDay

Many thanks to New Smyrna Beach Utilities and all the #utilities that answered the call and helped restore power in the Florida panhandle! #MutualAid #PublicPower #CommunityPowered

U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and other House Democrats are urging the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service to finalize rules that will enable not-for-profit entities like community-owned #utilities to benefit from the #clean energy tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act. The letter received significant support from stakeholders in clean energy technology in #PublicPower utilities and electric cooperatives, Chu’s office noted. https://ow.ly/2jHQ50RUgmf

May is #WildfireAwarenessMonth in many western states and communities, and we'll soon enter the season when the threat is greatest to communities and infrastructure. APPA has curated a collection of resources to assist #utilities in crafting their #wildfire mitigation plans. Wildfire mitigation planning is crucial for #PublicPower utilities to ensure the resilience and reliability of electricity supply, reduce risks and associated costs, enhance public safety, and comply with regulatory standards. Learn more: https://ow.ly/TAYp50RSSXK

The Smart Energy Provider (SEP) Review Panel convened for their semiannual meeting this week at APPA's office in Arlington, Virginia, to score applications and conduct program business. Our SEP designation helps utilities show their commitment to and proficiency in #energyefficiency, distributed energy resources, #renewableenergy, and environmental initiatives. Currently, 97 #PublicPower utilities hold the SEP designation. New SEP designees will be announced in October at our Customer Connections Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTUg9VTN

Join Us for the PublicPowerX Webinar: Protecting the Grid - Understanding Physical Security and Ballistic Attacks on Substations 📅 Thursday, May 30th | 🕑 2:00 PM Eastern Hosted by the American Public Power Association (APPA) in collaboration with Permacast Walls. Learn how to protect your utility's assets and critical infrastructure from ballistic attacks on your substations. Register now: https://ow.ly/oiyp50RIVHQ