Greenville Utilities earned the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® Platinum Level designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service.   

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. GUC is one of 271 public power utilities nationwide that hold the RP3 designation. Greenville Utilities has been recognized with the RP3 designation continuously since 2007. 

“We couldn’t be prouder to be honored with this designation,” said John Worrell, Director of Electric Systems. “This is a prestigious recognition of a lot of work from a lot of people who really care about powering our community. We are committed to continuing to look for ways to improve our operations and service to our customers.”   

The RP3 Team Members are Kyle Brown, Jacob Barnes, John Powell, Natalie O’Neal (Electric Department); Jonathan Sargeant (Energy Services); Kelly Smith (Safety); Brandon Moore (IT); and Juanita Sims (HR). Thank you also to Carrie Peed (HR) for assisting with the application process.

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