6.1a1 ERMUSR 05-09-2023Elk River
Municipal Utilities
For more information:
• Mike Teitz, Elk River Municipal Utilities, 763.635.1342, mtietz@ermumn.com,
• Tobias Sellier, American Public Power Association, 202.467.2927,
MediaRelations@PublicPower.org
ERMU RECOGNIZED AS A RELIABLE PUBLIC POWER PROVIDER
Elk River, MN, May 1, 2023— Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) has once again earned a Reliable
Public Power Provider (RP3)' platinum designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA)
for providing reliable and safe electric service. ERMU has held an RP3 designation since 2012.
The RP3 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. ERMU joins 271 public power utilities nationwide that hold the RP3 designation.
"Receiving an RP3 designation is a great honor signifying a utility has demonstrated commitment to
industry best practices," says Troy Adams, Chair of APPA's RP3 Review Panel and General Manager at
Manitowoc Public Utilities, Wisconsin. "And ultimately, the culture developed from this pursuit of
excellence and continued improvement through the RP3 program results in measurable value delivered
to the local community."
"We couldn't be prouder to be honored with this designation," said Mark Hanson, General Manager of
ERMU. "This is a culmination of a lot of work from a lot of people who really care about providing safe,
reliable power to our community. But this designation is not a final destination. ERMU is committed to
continuously looking for ways to improve our operations and service to our customers."
• ERMU's mission is to provide our customers with safe, dependable, cost-effective, and quality
long-term electric and water utility services. To communicate and educate our customers in the
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use of utility services, programs, policies, and future plans. These products and services will be
provided in an environmentally and financially responsible manner.
• The American Public Power Association has offered the RP3 designation for 18 years now. APPA
is the voice of not -for -profit, community -owned utilities that power 49 million people in 2,000
towns and cities nationwide. APPA advocates and advises on electricity policy, technology,
trends, training, and operations.
• The RP3 designation lasts for three years (May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2026).
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