The first week of October marks the 27th anniversary of Public Power Week, an annual celebration of the significance and advantages of public power. As the only municipally owned and operated suburban electric power provider in central Ohio, the Westerville Electric Division has provided affordable and reliable electric service to residents and businesses for more than 100 years.
From Oct. 5-11, the Division will participate in a number of community events to discuss programs including energy efficiency and advanced metering. Visit www.westerville.org/electric for details or call 614-901-6700 to learn more.
Earlier this year, the Westerville Electric Division was recognized by the American Public Power Association (APPA) as a platinum level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3), demonstrating high proficiency in reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement.
The RP3 is a prestigious designation that focuses on four key factors:
Reliability
Key elements include mutual aid agreements, a system-wide disaster management plan and cyber and physical security.
Safety
Each utility must prove that it uses an accepted safety manual and follows safe work practices, among other requirements.
Workforce Development
Staff must attend applicable industry conferences and workshops and be provided educational and career development opportunities.
System Improvements
The utility participates in a national, regional or local research and development program, and is involved in energy efficiency or conservation programs as well as system planning to maintain the system’s integrity and efficiency.
