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Utilizing Power Prepays to Reduce Costs on RTO Purchases

July 31, 2026 • American Public Power Association

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In this session, we'll learn how public power can realize significant savings for constituents by utilizing a power prepay structure on anticipated future RTO grid purchases. With power forward curves in contango and healthy spreads between tax-exempt and taxable borrowing rates, power prepays can deliver significant savings for qualified municipal buyers. By leveraging your tax-exempt status and allocating power that you reasonably expect to procure, municipalities receive a material discount on each electron purchased through this structure. Join us to learn more about how these deals come together, some tips and tricks to help maximize your discount, and general FAQs to enhance your understanding of a powerful (and unique) tool available to your utility.