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Recognition of Hudson Public Power Receiving the American Public Power Associations (APPA) RP3 (Reliable Public Power Provider) Designation.
Executive Summary: The Hudson Public Power Division has been consistently striving towards achieving the APPA RP3 designation. Over the past four years, HPP staff has been working diligently to meet requirements in best management practices, safety management training and implementation, as well as electric system maintenance and reliability improvements.
In April 2015, the Hudson Public Power Division received the APPA RP3 Gold membership. The following employees were instrumental in HPP receiving this significant award: Kevin Powell, Public Works Superintendent for Utilities; Russ Brunstetter, Assistant Superintendent; Dave Autz, Systems Supervisor; and Dave Griffith, Systems Supervisor.
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The American Public Power Association's RP3 program recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate exceptional standards in proficiency, reliability, safety, staff development and system improvements. The program is grounded in sound business practices and industry recognized best practices. The RP3 designation is a work in progress achievement with the commitment of continued improvement in the management and operations of municipal electric systems.
Hudson Public Power staff received notification in April 2015 that the City of Hudson's municipal electric service division had received the APPA RP3 Gold membership. The HPP staff is looking forward to continued program efforts and the achievement of both the Platinum and Diamond level memberships in the future.
The link below is an information video regarding the APPA RP3 program.
https://youtu.be/3g46dHibTe4
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The City of Hudson formally congratulates Hudson Public Power in achieving theRP3 designation and wishes staff much success in its co...
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