Columbiana receives national recognition for electric reliability

COLUMBIANA -- The American Public Power Association (APPA) has presented the City of Columbiana with a Certificate of Excellence in Reliability, according to the American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP).

The Certificate of Excellence in Reliability recognizes utilities that placed in the top 25 percentile of reliability nationwide in 2023, as measured against the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) data. APPA helps public power systems track outage and restoration data through its eReliability Tracker service and compares the data to national statistics tracked by the EIA. AMP covers the cost of subscription to the eReliability Tracker service for all its Members.

"Columbiana's commitment to reliable electric service is commendable," said Michelle Palmer, AMP vice president of Technical Services and Compliance. "This recognition demonstrates the City of Columbiana Electric Department's dedication to serving its customers."