Garden City Recognized with RP3 Platinum Award for Reliable Public Power
The City of Garden City Electric Department received the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation on March 31, 2026, in recognition of its dependable electric service to the community.
Garden City Electric Department earned the Platinum Level RP3 designation. Valid for three years, the RP3 program recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate excellence in four key areas: reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. The designation reflects sound business practices and a utility‑wide commitment to the safe and reliable delivery of electricity.
This year, 118 utilities nationwide earned the RP3 designation, and more than 250 public power utilities across the United States currently hold the distinction.
KMEA member cities with current RP3 designations include:
- Garden City – Platinum Level (2026)
- Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (KCBPU) – Diamond Level (2024)
- Augusta – Platinum Level (2024)
- Ottawa – Platinum Level (2024)
- Winfield – Gold Level (2022)
You can learn more here.
