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• 2012 APPA Accomplishments se Undoubtedly, these are challenging times for public power. Issues that could change the complexion of the public power landscape loom large, including: preserving tax-exempt financing; minimizing the impact of environmental regulations; and, protecting the existing federal power marketing administration (PMA) framework, to name a few. These issues impact utilities of all sizes and, absent a strong, united front on the legislative and regulatory front, could imperil public power's business model, which rests on the ability to provide reliable, low-cost power in the future. The association continues to operate in an efficient, lean fashion, while providing the highest level of service to its members. With 1,314 utility and 228 corporate members, the association's membership numbers have never been higher. In addition to the work APPA performs on the federal legislative and regulatory front, the association delivers premier professional development opportunities through the APPA Academy and manages special utility programs, like the Reliable Public Power Provider(RP3) program, which recognizes member utilities for their commitment to best practices in the areas of distribution reliability, safety, work force development and system improvement. APPA works hard to keep our members informed through our numerous informational vehicles, including APPA's website, PublicPower.org, several news vehicles (Public Power Daily, Public Power Weekly and Public Power magazine), as well as via our robust discussion forum platform —the Hub. All of these resources are provided at no additional cost to all member utility employees. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to serving you as we confront the challenges and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead.