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Authorize expenditures for annual renewals of professional dues and memberships in national and state associations and organizations related to the electric utility industry, in an amount not to exceed $512,151.
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Lead Department
Austin Energy.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
Prior Council Action:
February 4, 2021- City Council approved expenditures for annual renewals of professional dues and memberships in national and state associations and organizations related to the electric utility industry.
For More Information:
Tammy Cooper, Senior Vice President & Chief Communications and Compliance Officer (512) 505-3901
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
January 10, 2022- The Electric Utility Commission meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum.
Additional Backup Information:
The following list identifies and describes professional membership organizations of which Austin Energy is a member. The list includes dues amounts for 2022.
1. Large Public Power Council (LPPC): $134,067
LPPC members are focused on providing reliable and affordable electricity for the customers and communities they serve across the country. LPPC consists of 26 of the nation's largest public power systems, including Austin Energy, City Public Service Energy and Lower Colorado River Authority. LPPC provides forums where public power electric utility professionals exchange information and best practices. LPPC has several committees, task forces, and working groups that address a wide-range of issues including federal legislation, environmental rules and regulations, tax implications, cyber security, emerging trends, and electric and energy policy and regulation. LPPC hires professional consultants in each of these areas to assist the organization and its individual members.
2. American Public Power Association (APPA): $139,606
APPA is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned u...
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