TVPPA Members Earn 2026 RP3 Designations from APPA

Twelve of the Tennessee Valley's local power providers earned the prestigious Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®) designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service for the year 2026. 

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. This year, 118 utilities earned the RP3 designation, and more than 250 public power utilities nationwide hold it.

Congratulations to the following Tennessee Valley power providers: 

Diamond Level
BVU Authority, Va.
CDE Lightband, Tenn.
Cleveland Utilities Authority, Tenn.
Jackson Energy Authority, Tenn.
Morristown Utilities, Tenn.
Nashville Electric Service, Tenn.

Platinum Level
Bolivar Energy Authority, Tenn.
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, Ky.
McMinnville Electric System, Tenn.
Rockwood Electric Utility, Tenn.
Winchester Utility System, Tenn.

Gold Level
Scottsboro Electric Power Board, Ala.