APPA Seeks Nominations for Three Openings on RP3 Review Panel

APPA News
June 22, 2022

The American Public Power Association (APPA) is accepting nominations now through Tuesday, July 5, 2022 for an open position on the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP₃) Program Review Panel. 

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

• Reliability
• Safety
• Workforce Development
• System Improvement

A RP₃ designation is a sign of a utility’s dedication to operating an efficient, safe, and reliable distribution system. 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. Currently 275 of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities hold a RP₃ designation. 

Each member of the Panel can serve for up to three consecutive two-year terms (for a total of six years), and is expected to attend three meetings per year, one in the spring and two in the fall. The appointed member’s first term will begin immediately and expire after two years in 2024 (at the Business meeting of that year). Please find the position requirements below:

• Small System Representative – APPA member with less than 5,000 customers.  General understanding of reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement is required.
• Joint Action Agency/State Association Representative – APPA member from a Joint Action Agency or State Association with a general understanding of reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement is required.
• System Improvement Representative – APPA member with expertise in the system improvement and maintenance aspect of utility operations is required.

More information on the RP₃ program is available on the RP₃ website. To nominate someone, please click here to download the nomination form: 

• Nomination form (Word version) 
• Nomination form (PDF version) 

The completed nomination form and any supplementary materials should be emailed to RP3@PublicPower.org. If you have questions, contact RP₃ Staff at RP3@PublicPower.org or 202-467-2931.