Garland Power & Light News Release:
 

GP&L Receives National Recognition for Reliable Electric Operations

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 23, 2009 – Garland Power & Light is one of 60 of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities to earn Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®)[1] recognition from the American Public Power Association for providing consumers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service. Paul Allen, vice president, engineering at Nashville, Tenn., Electric Service and chair of APPA’s RP3 Review Panel, presented the designees on March 23, during the association’s annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference, held in Austin, Texas.
 
“RP3 designees are shining examples of excellence in utility operations,” said Allen, “These utilities are currently providing their communities with a high level of reliable and safe service while focusing on future improvements.”
 
The RP3 recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement. Criteria within each category are based on sound business practices and represent a utility-wide commitment to safe and reliable delivery of electricity.
 
“We’re thrilled to join the ranks of RP3 designees around the country,” said Ray Schwertner, electric utility director of GP&L. “This recognition is a testament to the quality work our employees do everyday.”
 
This is the fourth year that the RP3 award has been offered. APPA is the national organization representing more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community- and state- owned electric utilities. It is located in Washington, D.C.
 
[1] RP3® is a registered service mark of APPA.