Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Developments (DEED)
The American Public Power Association's Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Developments (DEED) Program is the only research and development program funded by and for public power utilities. Established in 1980, DEED encourages activities that promote energy innovation, improve efficiencies and lower costs of energy to public power customers. To the left and below are links to the highlights of the DEED program.
The 2009 DEED Report provides a snapshot of the DEED program and includes accomplishments in 2009.
Features
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
Every year, the DEED Board allocates grants up to $75,000 to DEED member utilities for their research and $4,000 and $5,000 student research grants and internships to university students. Read about these DEED opportunities and other funding sources.
DATABASE OF PROJECTS (Log-in Required)
The DEED Project Database is the repository for all information on DEED projects since the program’s inception. DEED members may search the database to find and print final reports and summaries of DEED funded projects.
AWARDS
The Award of Continued Excellence (ACE) and the Energy Innovator Award (EIA) are two prestigious awards that the DEED program gives out in recognition of a member utility’s contribution to improving the energy services of the public power sector.
Publications & Products
NEWSLETTER
Read the current DEED Digest, a newsletter issued on a quarterly basis to update readers on DEED projects, products, and related news.
PRODUCTS
Check out the DEED Product Catalog that lists all products, publications, software, videos, DVDs, and courses that have been created as a result of DEED program grants and scholarships.
DEED POLICY MANUAL
Understand the mission of DEED and the rules and procedures surrounding the program which include specifications about its Board, meetings, funding, dues, project requirements, awards, and products.
WEBINARS
On April 6, APPA hosted the "Solar Projects: Two Case Studies from APPA Member Utilities" View the presentation and audio/slide show.
On November 2, APPA hoted the "APPA/DEED/EPRI Energy Efficiency Demonstration Webinar." View the presentation and audio/slide show.
Membership
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meet the twelve members of the DEED Board of Directors who represent different regions around the United States.
OUR MEMBERS
Look up DEED member utilities. They are listed alphabetically by state.
JOIN DEED!
All publicly owned utilities, joint action agencies, state and regional associations, and federal service contracts that are members of APPA are eligible to join the DEED program.
is a Greek letter adopted by scientists to denote efficiency and is the symbol of the DEED program.