September 30 is the deadline to apply for a prestigious Reliable Public Power Provider (RP₃) designation from the American Public Power Association.

Being recognized with the RP₃ designation can lead to:

• Increased customer support
• National and local media attention
• Enhanced teamwork
• Potential financial perks, such as improved bond ratings, savings on insurance premiums, and increased economic development opportunities

The APPA’s RP₃ program is based on industry-recognized leading practices in four important disciplines:

• Reliability
• Safety
• Workforce Development
• System Improvement

Being recognized by the RP₃ program demonstrates to community leaders, governing board members, suppliers, and service providers a utility’s commitment to its employees, customers, and community. Additionally, an RP₃ designation is a sign of a utility’s dedication to operating an efficient, safe, and reliable distribution system. Currently 274 of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities hold an RP₃ designation. An RP₃ designation recognizes the utility for providing its community with high quality, reliable, and safe electricity.

First-time RP₃ applicants save 15% on their application fee by using this code at checkout: JAA&SA2019RP3. 

Questions? Contact RP3@PublicPower.org or 202-467-2931.