APPA DEED grant applications due in August

The American Public Power Association’s Demonstration of Energy Efficiency Developments (DEED) program is accepting grant applications until Aug. 15. 

DEED grants encourage and promote energy innovation and support the development and demonstration of new, innovative technologies and techniques, and the creation of useful products and tools for the betterment of public power utilities and their customers.

Funding is available to improve utilities by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, investigating new technologies, offering new services and improving processes and practices to better serve customers. DEED grants have been used to improve reliability, safety, security and lessen environmental impact. The grants are typically $25,000-$50,000 but could be up to $125,000. Long-term Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska wholesale power participants are members of the DEED program. Program information can be found on APPA's website.

DEED student scholarships available to assist utilities
Student scholarships awarded through DEED help your utility attract new talent and enhance your profile in the community. You can help students earn valuable work experience, financial support, and college credits.

DEED offers four types of scholarships to introduce students to career opportunities in public power — lineworker and technical education scholarships, student internships, student research grants, and technical design projects. To apply, students must be studying energy-related disciplines and must be accepted or enrolled in accredited lineworker programs, vocational schools, colleges or universities. Students require a DEED member utility to serve as a sponsor and mentor for their scholarship. Your utility or a student may initiate the scholarship application process.

DEED member utility staff may apply for an intern to work at their utility. Simply provide a scope of work in the internship application. Utilities may apply with or without designating a student. Applications are due October 15 and February 15 each year.