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Below is a partial list of the many awards and recognitions the Utility has received from national, state, and local government agencies, as well as water and energy industry organizations, local community groups, and marketing/advertising associations for displaying excellence and innovation to better serve our customers and our community.
Industry-related Awards
  • Energy Division
    • 2008 American Public Power Association (APPA) Reliable Public Power Designation and Platinum Award RP3.
    • 2006 American Public Power Association, Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Designation & Platinum Award.
    • Pacesetter Plant award for Cost Effective Zero Liquid Discharge Riverside Energy Resource Center
  • Water Division
    • 2005 American Water Works Association, Water Landmark Award – Upper Riverside Canal.
    • 2005 American Water Works Association,  Larry C. Larson Safety Award - Nevada Section.
  • Environmental/Public Benefits/Marketing
    • 2008 California Municipal Utilities Association Community Service/Resource Efficiency Awards, "The Green Power Report radio show."
    • 2008 Inland Empire Ad Club, Silver Award – Mixed Media, Water/Energy/Life
    • 2008 Inland Empire Ad Club, Silver Award – Mixed Media, Do The Twist (CFL light Bulb Promotion)
    • 2008 Inland Empire Ad Club, Bronze Award – Mixed Media, Going, Going, Green Campaign
    • 2008 Inland Empire Ad Club, Bronze Award – Annual Report, Green Riverside Report
    • 2008 Inland Empire Ad Club, Bronze Award – Annual Report, RPU Water Report
    • 2008 Inland Empire Ad Club, Bronze Award – Annual Report, Financial Report with CD
    • 2008 Inland Empire Ad Club, Bronze Award – Poster, Water/Energy/Life
    • 2008 Inland Empire Ad Club, Bronze Award – Interactive, GreenRiverside.com web site
    • 2008 Inland Empire Ad Club, Bronze Award – Invitation, Card Series (Birthday, Christmas, Blank)
    • 2007 League of American Communications Professionals Inspire Awards, Gold Award, Green Riverside Report (Top 50 Publication)
    • 2007 League of American Communications Professionals Inspire Awards, Bronze Award, Utility Update Newsletter (Top 50 Publication)
    • 2007 League of American Communications Professionals Inspire Awards, Bronze Award, Community Benefits Report
    • 2007 City of Riverside Police Department – Award For Outstanding Community Partnership during the Neighborhood Leaders to National Heroes Celebration.
    • 2007 Solar Electric Power Association - Award for Solar Business Achievement - Community Outreach and Public Awareness.
    • 2007 League of California Cities - Helen Putnam Award under Planning and Environment Quality Category - Grease to Gas Program.
    • 2007 American Public Power Association, Energy Innovator Award – Grease to Gas.
    • 2007 California Municipal Utilities Association, Community Service/Resource Efficiency Awards – Grease to Gas Program.
    • 2006 Community Benefit Annual Report - Bronze
    • 2006 Public Relations Association of America Polaris Awards, Capella Award – 2005-06 Financial Statements Publication.
    • 2006 Public Relations Association of America Award, Corporate Branding – Employee Recruitment.
    • 2006 Iron Eyes Cody Award for Environmentalism, RPU General Manager David H. Wright.
    • 2006 American Public Power Association, Golden Tree Award.
    • 2005 Riverside Dickens Festival,  Certificate of Appreciation of Participation.
    • 2005 California Flex Your Power Campaign, Recognition of Service. Wild Oats Market, Inc.
    • 2005 Inland Empire Ad Club, Bronze Award - Collateral Material, 2003 Water Quality Annual Report.
    • 2005 Inland Empire Ad Club, Bronze Award - Newspaper Campaign B/W, Green Power.
    • 2005 Inland Empire Ad Club, Bronze Award – Television-Local :30, Jump.
    • 2004 American Public Power Association, Energy Innovator Award - Metrolink Train Station Parking Lot & Autumn Ridge Apartments, DEED Program.
    • 2004 Public Relations Society of America Polaris Awards, Shining Star, Honorable Mention - Be Waterwise Campaign.
    • 2004 Public Relations Society of America Polaris Awards, Capella Award - Green Power Campaign.
    • 2004 Riverside Downtown Partnership, With Thanks, Fourth of July Concert at the Courthouse.
    • Green Riverside Annual Report - Gold
    • Utility Update Newsletter - Bronze
    • League of California Cities, Helen Putnam Award for Excellence, Honorable Mention - Planning and Environmental Quality.
    • American Public Power Association (APPA) DEED Award of Continued Excellence received recognition of support of DEED and Riverside Public Utilities' Energy Innovator Grant program
    • From the Riverside Police Department to the Riverside Public Utilities Department - In appreciation for your outstanding community partnership during our neighborhood leaders to National Heroes Celebration.
Mission Statement
Riverside Public Utilities is committed to the highest quality water and electric services at the lowest possible rates to benefit the community.