AMP Members Receive National Recognition for Excellence in Public Power with RP3 Designation

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 Conference, which took place March 29 through April 1 in Huntsville, Ala.

APPA has offered the RP₃ designation for 21 years. The 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. This year, 118 of the country’s more than 2,000 public power utilities earned the RP₃ designation.

Diamond Level

The following AMP and Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) Members received 2026 RP₃ Diamond Level (highest level) designation, awarded to utilities that successfully meet 98-100 percent of the RP₃ program criteria:

• Bryan Municipal Utilities
• Cuyahoga Falls Electric System
• City of Dover, DE (DEMEC)
• Hamilton Department of Infrastructure
• Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities
• Montpelier Municipal Utilities
• Paducah Power System
• Village of Versailles Utilities

Platinum Level

The following AMP and DEMEC Members received 2026 RP₃ Platinum Level designation, awarded to utilities that successfully meet 90-97 percent of the RP₃ program criteria:

• Chambersburg Electric Department
• City of Marshall Electric Department
• City of Milford, DE (DEMEC)
• Minster Electric Department
• Napoleon Power & Light
• Westerville Electric Division

Gold Level

The following AMP and DEMEC Members received 2026 RP₃ Gold level designation, awarded to utilities that successfully meet 80-89 percent of the RP₃ program criteria:

• City of Newark, DE (DEMEC)

AMP and DEMEC Member communities with current RP₃ designations awarded in previous years include:

Diamond Level

• Bowling Green Electric Division (2024)
• Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (2024)
• Piqua Power System (2024)
• Village of Yellow Springs Electric Distribution (2025)

Platinum Level

• Cleveland Public Power (2025)
• Danville Utilities (2025)
• Town of Front Royal Energy Services Department (2025)
• Lansdale Electric Department (2024)
• Orrville Utilities (2024)
• Wadsworth Electric Department (2025)

Gold Level

• Borough of Ephrata Electric Division (2024)
• Lewes Board of Public Works (DEMEC) (2024)
• City of Seaford (DEMEC) (2024)
• Wapakoneta Electric Department (2024)

“Through the RP₃ program, utilities have a chance to learn, grow and improve, as well as serve as an example for others striving for excellence,” said Michelle L. Palmer, PE, AMP Vice President of Technical Services and Compliance. “AMP Members with this designation have proven that they are committed to running a superior public power utility by implementing industry best practices and continually looking for ways to improve their operations and service to customers. We commend the efforts of our Members and congratulate all those awarded.”

According to APPA, nationwide, more than 250 public power utilities hold the RP₃ designation.

More information on the RP₃ Program is available at www.publicpower.org/RP3.

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