SAFETY AWARD–The City of Red Bud’s electric department was recently presented with the IMUA Safety Recognition Award. Pictured at the presentation are: Red Bud City Superintendent Josh Eckart, IMEA/IMUA/IPEA President and CEO Kevin Gaden and Red Bud Mayor Susan Harbaugh.
The City of Red Bud’s electric department was recently recognized by the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA) for having achieved a first-place rating in its division in the 2024 American Public Power Association’s (APPA) “Safety Awards of Excellence” competition.
The utility also received recognition in the APPA’s Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Program. That program recognizes public power utilities which demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement. Criteria also includes sound business practices and a utility-wide commitment to the safe and reliable delivery of electricity.
For more on the award, please see this week’s print edition.