Are you ready to connect with leaders across the Valley and deepen your understanding of the region’s challenges and opportunities? Apply now for the 2026 class of the Valley Public Power Leadership Academy (VPPLA) and take the next step in advancing your leadership journey.
Applications should be submitted by the close of business on Friday, January 31, 2025. Each Local Power Company (LPC) may submit one application. If the applicant is not the general manager or CEO, a recommendation email from the GM or CEO must be sent to Mark Kimbell at mkimbell@vppla.com.
Apply here.
This prestigious program equips participants with cross-organizational knowledge and a deeper appreciation of how organizations across the Valley—both those in the electric power industry and those that depend on reliable, low-cost electricity—can collaborate effectively. VPPLA emphasizes networking, information sharing, and building partnerships to solve complex issues that impact the region.
A diverse class of up to 28 participants (12 LPC representatives, 12 from TVA, and four from supporting organizations) will be selected with an emphasis on ensuring a balance of regions, cooperatives, municipalities, and gender.
Take this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills, build relationships, and shape the future of public power in the Valley. Apply today!