COLUMBUS, OH: Several American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) Member utilities were awarded the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) recognition from the American Public Power Association (APPA) during the association’s annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference, which took place April 7 to 10 in New Orleans.
The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement. Criteria include sound business practices and a utility-wide commitment to safe and reliable delivery of electricity.
Diamond Level
The following AMP Members received 2024 RP3 Diamond Level (highest level) designation, awarded to utilities that successfully meet 98-100 percent of the RP3 program criteria:
- Bowling Green Electric Division
- Coldwater Board of Public Utilities
- Piqua Power System
Platinum Level
The following AMP Members received 2024 RP3 Platinum Level designation, awarded to utilities that successfully meet 90-97 percent of the RP3 program criteria:
- Lansdale Electric Department
- Orrville Utilities
Gold Level
The following AMP and DEMEC Members received 2024 RP3 Gold Level designation, awarded to utilities that successfully meet 80-89 percent of the RP3 program criteria:
- Borough of Ephrata Electric Division
- City of Seaford (DEMEC)
- Lewes Board of Public Works (DEMEC)
- Wapakoneta Electric Department
AMP Member communities with current RP3 designations awarded in previous years include:
Diamond Level
Bryan Municipal Utilities (2022)
Cuyahoga Falls Electric System (2023)
Hamilton Department of Infrastructure (2023)
Minster Electric Department (2023)
Napoleon Power & Light (2023)
Paducah Power System (2023)
Tipp City Municipal Electric (2023)
Wadsworth Electric Department (2022)
Platinum Level
City of Columbus, Division of Power (2023)
City of Newark (DEMEC) (2023)
Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities (2023)
Montpelier Municipal Utilities (2023)
Town of Front Royal Energy Services Department (2022)
Village of Versailles Utilities (2023)
Westerville Electric Division (2023)
Gold Level
City of Marshall Electric Department (2023)
City of Milford Electric (DEMEC) (2023)
Cleveland Public Power (2022)
Village of Yellow Springs Electric Distribution (2023)
“These Member utilities have shown a commendable dedication to system reliability, operational efficiency, safety practices, workforce development and more,” said Michelle Palmer, AMP Vice President of Technical Services and Compliance. “These designations were hard earned and serve as a testament to the work they have undertaken to provide their communities with superior service. AMP congratulates all those have earned this distinction.”
According to APPA, 91 public power communities were awarded RP3 designations during the conference. Nationwide, 254 public power utilities hold the RP3 designation.
More information on the RP3 program is available at www.publicpower.org/RP3.