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APPA Engineering & Operations Conference 2025

APPA Engineering & Operations Conference 2025

Join APPA at the SAFE Credit Union Conv. Center in Sacramento, CA from March 30 – April 2! Join the national network of public power professionals focused on designing, developing, and maintaining the nation's electric system. Connect and collaborate with experts, discover new ideas and best practices, and learn from practical case studies in the critical areas of: Environmental, Generation, and Fuels Grid Modernization Transmission & Distribution Safety* *NEW! The inaugural Safety Summit is taking place concurrently with the Engineering & Operations Conference! March 30 - April 2, 2025 | Sacramento, California Please visit: www.publicpower.org/education/events Explore Opportunities at the Engineering & Operations Conference Enjoy inspiring keynotes, delve into thought-provoking preconference seminars and best-in-class breakout sessions, celebrate excellence at our awards ceremonies, renew your networks, and discuss it all at lively receptions. Utilize these opportunities to elevate your experience and connect with like-minded peers in public power.

APPA Legislative Rally, Washington D.C.

APPA Legislative Rally, Washington D.C.

Tell Your Representatives in Washington, D.C. Why Public Power Matters Join us in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 American Public Power Association Legislative Rally, the annual event for public power executives, policymakers, and staff to take public power’s message to Capitol Hill. Connect with public power peers and advocate collectively for the industry at the federal level. APPA will give you the tools you need to communicate public power’s value and help you influence federal policymakers whose decisions will impact your community’s future. APPA has made exciting changes for the 2025 Rally, with programming for all attendees beginning on Monday, February 24, 2025. Please see the Agenda and FAQs for more details! Visit: www.publicpower.org/education-and-events.

January eSource Newsletter _ Employee-in-Charge Requirements

January eSource Newsletter _ Employee-in-Charge Requirements

EICs have an important responsibility that requires a plan for success

When was the last time your organization discussed or highlighted the importance of the employee in charge (EIC)? The EIC has the responsibility to ensure job site success, so it is one of the most important job functions within your company. And because electric utility workers perform jobs with extremely high-risk hazards that require successful planning and execution, organizations must assess whether they have equipped employees with the knowledge, skills, tools, responsibility and accountability required to successfully implement EIC duties. Read More .....

January Insider _Letter from IMEA President, Brian Chapman

January Insider _Letter from IMEA President, Brian Chapman

December Insider Newsletter: Welcome 2025 IMEA Board President, Brian Chapman

December Insider Newsletter: Welcome 2025 IMEA Board President, Brian Chapman

November Insider Newsletter: Three I’s dominate election results

November Insider Newsletter: Three I’s dominate election results

Power Connections

Second Quarter: Power Connection 2024

Second Quarter: Power Connection 2024

2024 Shaping Up to Be Dramatic for Transmission and Distribution

In a significant push toward modernizing America’s aging grid infrastructure, the Biden administration, in partnership with 21 states, has launched the Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative. The measure marks the latest triumph for transmission and distribution (T&D), which has seen “lumpy” progress in recent decades. Read More....

First Quarter: Power Connection 2024

First Quarter: Power Connection 2024

Pride in People that Work in Public Power: Why are Public Utilities Important to Society?

Public utilities aremeant to supply goods and services that are considered essential; water, gas, electricity, telephone, waste disposal, and other communication systems represent much of the public utility market. There are many different types of public utilities. Some, especially largecompanies, offer multiple products, such as electricity and natural gas. Other companies specialize in one specific product, such as water. Read More....

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