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APPA National Conference & Public Power Expo
June 19-23, 2010
Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando, FL
About the APPA National Conference
The National Conference is APPA's premier annual event, attracting mayors, city council members, elected and appointed utility board members, general managers and senior utility executives. Over 1,500 individuals active in the public power industry attend this event held each year in June.
The conference features sessions on the topics facing the electric utility industry and public power, covering all facets of utility governance and operations. It's a great tool for those in the industry to learn about trends, changes, and new ideas, as well as ways to develop practical programs to benefit customers.
APPA's National Conference is also the Association's annual major policy-setting meeting, where the APPA Board of Directors and Legislative and Resolutions Committee convene to approve policy objectives for the coming year.
Maximize Your Conference Value
Your time and money are precious resources that you invest in yourself and your organization when you come to the conference. Check out these tips to make sure you get the greatest value for your investment.
Public Power Day of Giving
 Friday, June 18, 2010
The 2010 National Conference will also mark the 3rd annual Public Power Day of Giving, a community service opportunity for conference attendees and their guests to give back to the local community.
Volunteers at this year's Day of Giving will help needy families and individuals in central Florida by working with The Russell Home; Helping Others Make the Effort; Quest; and A Brush with Kindness. Learn more about the Public Power Day of Giving, the projects we will be working with, and sign up to volunteer.
Find out how your organization can help support the Public Power Day of Giving by becoming a Day of Giving Partner. |
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Conference Agenda
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Friday, June 18 |
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7 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Public Power Day of Giving Details |
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Saturday, June 19 |
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8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Pre-Conference Seminars Details |
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Running a Small Utility: Key Management and Financial Considerations for Managers and Boards (full day)
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Effective Strategic Planning for Utility Boards (a.m.)
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Fostering Effective Board/Management Relations (p.m.)
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Understanding the Economic Advantages of a Utility Energy Efficiency Program (a.m.)
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Selling Energy Efficiency to Your Community and Your Customers (p.m.) |
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Sunday, June 20 |
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8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Pre-Conference Seminars Details |
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Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management for Public Power Managers and Board Members (full day)
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Smart Grid 101: What Utility Boards and Managers Need to Know (a.m.)
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Smart Grid and Customer Rates: New Rate Designs for Our High Tech Future (p.m.)
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Switching from Coal to Natural Gas: Understanding the Environmental and Operational Impacts (full day) |
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2 - 4 p.m. |
Legislative & Resolutions Committee Meeting |
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EMRI Forum: Current Issues in Wholesale Electricity Markets and Future Priorities Details RSVP to Elise Caplan to attend |
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6 - 7:30 p.m. |
Welcoming Reception Details |
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Monday, June 21 |
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7 - 8:15 a.m. |
PowerPAC Breakfast Details |
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8 - 10 a.m. |
Opening General Session Details |
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Public Power: Energy and Environmental Leadership in the Next Decade
Mark Crisson, President & CEO, APPA
Behind the Headlines: The Challenges Facing Our Nation and Our World
Claire Shipman, Senior National Correspondent, ABC News |
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11 a.m. - Noon |
Breakout Sessions Details |
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Smart Grid 101: What Could it Mean to Your Community?
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Public Power is Good for Business: Your Utility's Role in the Future of Main Street
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Energy Efficiency Solutions to Help Customers in Difficult Economic Times
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New Cyber Security Regulations (And How They Will Impact Your Utility)
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Lighting Efficiency: Your Best ROI Opportunities
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Load Forecasting in Uncertain Times
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Reality Check: The Impact of Technology, Permitting, Financing and Regulations on the Future of Geologic Sequestration (CCS) of CO2 from Power Plants
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Federal Legislative Agenda: Climate, Energy, Tax and Other Initiatives |
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1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions Details |
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Smart Grid Case Studies: An Update
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A New View on Energy Efficiency: What Utility Boards Need to Know About the Economics of Saving Energy
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Are Energy Efficiency Building Codes in Your Future?
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RP3: Maximizing Your Investment in Your Consumer-Owned Utility
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How AMI and Smart Grid Technologies Will Impact Delivery of Utility Customer Services
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Renewable Energy Technologies: Public Power Case Studies
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Fuel Crisis: The Impacts on Public Power as Our Industry Turns to Natural Gas as the Fuel of the Future
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The Rating Agencies Highlight Credit Concerns
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Making Lemons into Lemonade: Using Energy Efficiency to Avoid Environmental Penalties |
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2:45 - 4 p.m. |
General Session Details |
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Bulk Power Reliability: A New Strategic Direction for NERC and What It Means for Public Power
Gerry Cauley, CEO, North American Electric Reliability Corporation |
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Concurrent General Session Details |
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Have You Tweeted Today? Using Social Media Tools to Advance Your Utility's Goals
Matthew Burks, Manager of Mass-Markets, E Source
Chris Gent, Vice President, Communications, Kissimmee Utility Authority |
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4 - 6 p.m. |
Public Power Expo Opening Reception Details |
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Tuesday, June 22 |
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8 - 10 a.m. |
Presentation of Awards and General Session Details |
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What America is Really Thinking: Understanding and Communicating with Your Customers and Constituents
Frank Luntz, political strategist and pollster, ABC News, NBC News, PBS, the BBC, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, and The Wall Street Journal |
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10 - 11 a.m. |
Public Power Expo Coffee Break Details |
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11 a.m. - Noon |
Breakout Sessions Details |
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Smart Grid, Dumb Grid or Electric Grid?: The Truth Behind the Hype
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Understanding New Approaches to Retail Rate Design: A Primer for Boards and Council Members
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Explaining Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Issues to Customers
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How to Use APPA's DEED Program to Benefit Your Utility
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Helping Commercial and Industrial Customers Save Energy
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Customer-Owned Generation: Blessing, Curse or Just Business as Usual?
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Understanding the EPA's Regulations for Controlling & Permitting CO2 for the Power Sector
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Community Development: Preparing for the Coming Recovery |
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Noon - 1:30 p.m. |
Public Power Expo Closing Luncheon Details |
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1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions Details |
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The Future of Smart Grid: Where It Is and Where It's Headed
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Best Practices: Utility Financial Management in Difficult Economic Times
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Achieving Energy Efficiency Goals by Changing Customer Behavior
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Using Demand Response to Reduce Power Supply Costs
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Finding and Educating Your Future Work Force
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Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation: Who Plans and Who Pays?
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Understanding the EPA's Regulations on Water, Waste and Air Issues (Not CO2) for the Power Sector
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EMRI Progress Report & Outlook |
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2:45 - 3:45 p.m. |
General Session Details |
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What's Next: The World and U.S. Economies After the Financial Crisis
Zanny Minton-Beddoes, Economic Editor, The Economist |
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4 p.m. |
Association Business Meeting Details |
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8 p.m. |
Special Event: A Night in Old Havana Details |
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Wednesday, June 23 |
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8 a.m. |
Board Chair's Breakfast & Closing Session Details |
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Leading a Culture of Service Excellence: Lessons from the Mouse
Dennis Snow, consultant and 20-year employee of Walt Disney World, including five years as instructor in Disney University |
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11 a.m. |
Adjourn |
Visit Orlando
 Whether your last trip to Orlando was last year or last decade, you are sure to find plenty of exciting new adventures awaiting you in this great, family-friendly destination. Orlando is home to Walt Disney World, Sea World, and Universal Studios – not to mention 176 golf courses, great shopping, and a fantastic nightlife.
Learn about everything there is to see and do in Orlando - including attractions, dining, shopping, nightlife, arts and culture, golf, sports and recreation, and spas.
Spread the Word
No doubt you know others who would benefit from participating in the National Conference - your governing board, city council, colleagues, or peers at another utility. We've pulled together some resources to help you spread the word about the National Conference.
Get Credit for Attending
APPA is pleased to offer National Conference participants Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for attending sessions at the National Conference. More information |
Here's what past attendees are saying about the APPA National Conference:
“As a utility board member, I have found the APPA National Conference to be one of the most valuable meetings I have attended. The sessions and seminars, as well as networking with other utilities, helped me be a better board member for our utility.”
- Robert Swenson, Commissioner, Moorhead Public Service, Minn.
“The APPA National Conference provides an excellent return on the investment of your time and financial resources, regardless of whether you are a board/council member, a utility manager, or utility staff.”
- Phyllis Currie, General Manager, Pasadena Water and Power, Calif.
“The information we gather at the National Conference and the ability to tap into the wealth of experience represented by APPA members is invaluable. The conference offers something for everyone, regardless of whether you are new to public power or a seasoned veteran. There is a lot to learn for everyone.”
– Dennis J. Walstra, Mayor, Sioux Center, Iowa
“Given the current wide range of variables for the next few years in the electric industry, there has probably been no more important time to network with other industry leaders and obtain the best perspective we can so we can assist our customers in meeting these challenges.”
- Austin Carroll, General Manager, Hopkinsville Electric System, Ky.
“APPA National Conference participation is an essential component in staying up to date on core utility issues with current, focused information about the status and direction of the industry. It should be on every utility’s ‘must participate’ list to keep up on the latest trends and issues impacting utilities, big and small.”
– Dennis Rykken, Chairman, Sauk Centre Public Utilities Commission, Minn. |
