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Get the RP3 Promotion Toolkit When you’ve been recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider, it means you follow industry standards and best practices and have shown high proficiency in providing reliable and safe electric service. Be sure to promote your designation broadly. Email us at RP3
Cyber and physical threats pose an ever-increasing threat to our businesses and communities. APPA is committed to helping the public power community improve their cybersecurity posture. As a part of this effort, in 2016 APPA entered into a three-year cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of
Association Resources Cybersecurity Training APPA offers three different cybersecurity courses through the APPA Academy, including courses focused on cybersecurity fundamentals for public power utilities, cybersecurity training for management and boards, and intermediate-level training for IT/OT
Public power utilities are community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that safely provide reliable, low-cost electricity to more than 55 million Americans, while protecting the environment. Homes and businesses in 2,000 communities across the U.S. — large cities like Austin, Nashville, Los
Public power utilities are one of three primary types of electric utilities that serve customers in the United States. Public power utilities are not-for-profit, community-owned, and locally governed. Our Signature Reports Our reports offer more insight into public power and its role in the
Certificate Programs The APPA Academy's certificate programs are designed to develop special skills in core areas of utility operations. Each program consists of required courses — that can be taken at multiple Academy conferences, Institutes, and webinars — as well as a final exam and a practical
In-house Training As the electric utility industry continues to evolve and the pressures for improved performance increase, travel budgets are also being trimmed. The American Public Power Association’s Academy is responding to the need for accessible, targeted education by providing affordable in
An RP3 designation is a sign of a utility's dedication to operating an efficient, safe, and reliable distribution system.