Marietta Among the 109 Public Power Utilities to Receive Coveted RP3 Designation from APPA

In May, the American Public Power Association (APPA) recognized 109 of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities as winners of the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation for providing reliable and safe electric service. Among those named was Marietta Power, at the Diamond Level.

A total of 271 public power utilities nationwide hold the RP3 designation, including five other MEAG Power Participants: (Diamond Level) City of Calhoun; (Platinum Level) Albany Utilities; (Gold Level) City of Cartersville Electric System, Fort Valley Utility Commission, Newnan Utilities.

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.

“Receiving an RP3 designation is a great honor signifying a utility has demonstrated commitment to industry best practices,” said Troy Adams, Chair of APPA’s RP3 Review Panel and General Manager at Manitowoc Public Utilities, Wisconsin. “And ultimately, the culture developed from this pursuit of excellence and continued improvement through the RP3 program results in measurable value delivered to the local community.”

This is the eighteenth year that RP3 recognition has been offered. A full list of designees is available on the APPA website at: RP3 Designees.