Granite Falls, NC April 8, 2024—The Town of Granite Falls has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider
(RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric
service.
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. The Town of Granite Falls joins more than 245 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,” said 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 Rick Sisk, Electric Services Director of the
Town of Granite Falls. “This is the culmination of a lot of work from a lot of people who really care about
powering our community. But this designation is not a final destination. We are committed to continuing to
look for ways to improve our operations and service to our customers.”
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 nearly 2,000 towns and cities
nationwide. APPA advocates and advises on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations.
