DEEDDEED1980-20091980-2009

Experience the Power of DEEDExperience the Power of DEED

Established to address the critical gap in R&D specific to the needs of public power.

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DEED program DEED program..

DEED MEMBERSHIPDEED MEMBERSHIP

1980:122 DEED Charter Members

2009:660 DEEDMembers

The DEED program provides direct, tangible and transferable benefits to its members.

Through DEED, APPA systems pool their resources to fund research, development and demonstration projects at member utilities.

Since its inception, DEED has provided over $7 million in grants and scholarships to advance the technology, efficiency and best practices of public power.

• The 12 member DEED Board of Directors meets semi-annually to set policy and award grants and scholarships

DEED FundingDEED Funding

• In 1980, its first year, 15 grant projects were funded for $265,246.

• In 2008, 18 grant and 13 scholarship projects were funded for $732,816.

More than $7 million awarded in project funding to DEED

members since 1980.

RESULTSRESULTS

336 completed projects

58 current projects

RESULTSRESULTS

• An 8-volume series of safety training videos/DVDs specifically designed by and for public power utilities. The videos reinforce the APPA Safety Manual and OSHA standards.

SafetySmart Video SeriesDEED Member Sponsor: Peru Utilities, Indiana

Streetlighting Best Practices Streetlighting Best Practices ––

American Municipal Power-Ohio sponsored this DEED project American Municipal Power-Ohio sponsored this DEED project to increase the safety of street lighting by developing a best to increase the safety of street lighting by developing a best

practices manual, guidelines and training program for practices manual, guidelines and training program for streetlight design, construction, operation and maintenance. streetlight design, construction, operation and maintenance. In addition to the 111-page manual, a five-module training In addition to the 111-page manual, a five-module training

tutorial is available via a special Web site link.  tutorial is available via a special Web site link. 

RESULTSRESULTS

RESULTSRESULTSThe Public Power Lineworker

Do you Have What it Takes?

• This high-quality DVD was designed as a recruiting tool for public power lineworkers.

• It is perfect for showcasing the lineworker career opportunities that exist in public power towns across the country. The video is a great tool for vocational programs, guidance counselors, community events, job fairs, utility offices, and more.

• Running time approx. 9 minutes.

RESULTSRESULTSReliability Tracker Software 6.2 Updated in 2007 Original DEED Member Sponsor was Municipal Electric Systems ofOklahoma (MESO)

• Helps utilities track reliability & develop reports & graphs using SAIDI, SAIFI, ASAI, and CAIDI indices.

• New features include tracking, graphing, & comparing 4 years of data; New executive summary style year-end report; and a simplified process for creating a new year & viewing year-end reports.

• Ability to update previous versions of the APPA Reliability 5.1 software

RESULTSRESULTS

• An e-learning course for anyone communicating about energy with a customer.

• Free for DEED members• $135/person for non DEED member

employees.

Solving your Customer’s Energy Concerns

DEED Member Sponsor: Nebraska Public DEED Member Sponsor: Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)Power District (NPPD)

RESULTSRESULTSPowerWorld Simulator

• Developed through a partnership with Power System Engineering Research Consortium in 1995.

• A graphics-based program that models power system operations

• The simulation software can be used to show power flows on the transmission system , or to model an individual utility’s distribution system.

• DEED Scholarship funding

• Each year up to ten, $4,000 student research grants and internships are awarded to students working with a DEED member sponsor.

 

DEED DigestDEED Digest, , the program’s the program’s

quarterly quarterly newsletter, newsletter,

keeps keeps members up to members up to

date on date on industry industry

research and research and projects being projects being

conducted conducted through the through the

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The DEED Project Database www.APPAnet.org

• A quick and easy way to gain access to information on completed and current DEED funded projects

• Learn about DEED projects & print summaries & reports

• Exclusively Available to DEED Members!

DEED Energy Innovator

Award

This award recognizes programs that provide better service to electric

customers or projects that increase the efficiency of utility operations.

DEED Award of Continued Excellence

The Award of Continued Excellence recognizes a DEED

member that has demonstrated continued commitment to the DEED program and its ideals.

For more information contact the DEED Program Manager,

Michele Suddleson at DEED@APPAnet.org or 202-467-2960.

DEED’s 30DEED’s 30thth Anniversary Anniversary(1980 – 2010)(1980 – 2010)

Celebrating a 30 Year Commitment to: • Energy innovation and efficiency• Cutting edge technologies and

research• Practical research and technology for

public power utilities