1. Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments
DEED
Demonstration of Energy
& Efficiency Developments

2. Public Power’s Research Program
Established to address the critical gap in R&D specific to the needs of public power.

3. The "eta" is a Greek letter adopted by scientists to denote efficiency and is the symbol of the DEED program.

4. DEED Membership In 1980: 122 DEED Charter Members
In 2016: 906 DEED Members

5. Through DEED, APPA member systems pool their resources to fund research, development and demonstration projects at member utilities.
The DEED program provides direct, tangible and transferable benefits to its members.

6. 12-member Board of Directors meets semi-annually, sets policy,
awards grants & scholarships

7. Apply for DEED Funding Web-based application offers
Improved communication and collaboration
More efficient work flow
“Greener” path: Savings on paper, copying and postage

8. Let DEED help you get funds for an innovative project.

9. The DEED Idea Exchange facilitates partnerships
between APPA corporate members & DEED members creating innovative projects.

10. Scholarship Funding Four Scholarships Educational Student Internship
Student Research Grant
Technical Design Project
Funding of $2,000 - $8,000
DEED members sponsor & introduce students to careers in public power.

11. Since its inception, DEED has provided over $13 million in grants and scholarships to advance the technology, efficiency and best practices of public power.

12. Project Numbers
In 2015, 16 grant and 26 scholarship projects were funded for $688,912
63% of grant proposals approved in the past 10 years
Results from 12 grants and 20 scholarships delivered in 2015
622 Projects since 1980

13. Publications
Comply with recent amendments to federal regulations 29 CFR & 29 CFR Guidebook includes:
Overview of the requirements
Appendix with definitions
Applicable tables and charts
Template checklists & forms to verify compliance

14. Publications
Explains the four ways that public power utilities can engage with solar energy and the benefits and challenges of each:
Purchased power
Ownership
Customer engagement
Community solar

15. Publications
Work book provides updated tools and guidelines to make informed decisions on issues related to pole attachment such as fees, processes, enforcement rules, etc.

16. Software Products
Outage collection and categorization services with introductory coverage of the standard IEEE 1366 metrics for public power.
Report function generates pie graph of outage causes; an API to utility website, and RP3 system interface with the tracker for data exchange.

17. Software Products Evaluate and benchmark your utility’s
demand-side management & energy efficiency
programs with this tool.

18. DEED Webinars
Attend free, periodic webinars to learn first- hand about projects funded through the program. 

19. The DEED Project Database
A quick and easy way to gain access to information on over 500 completed and current DEED funded projects
Learn about DEED projects
and access final reports
Exclusively Available
to DEED Members!

20. The program’s electronic newsletter keeps members up to date on industry research and projects being conducted through the program.

21. DEED Energy Innovator Award
Recognizes innovative programs providing better service to electric customers or projects that increase the efficiency of utility operations.
2015 Recipients
Central Lincoln People’s Utility District, OR
City of Tallahassee, FL
Orlando Utilities Commission, FL
Public Utility District No.1 of Kittitas County, WA

22. DEED Award of Continued Excellence
Recognizes a DEED member that has demonstrated continued commitment to the DEED program and its ideals.
2016 Recipient
River Falls Municipal Utilities, WI

23. 2015 Highlights 62% of APPA members are members of DEED
Record high membership – 906 members
APPA members purchased 1,127 DEED products
DEED members saved $96,076 + with their DEED discount on APPA products and webinars

24. Join DEED at the APPA Expo
for a few of your favorite things Purple pens Chocolate Puzzles

25. DEED Contact Information
Michele Suddleson
DEED Program Director
Richelle Dodds
DEED Program Coordinator