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RELIABILITY &

INFRASTRUCTURE

As a relatively new utility with young infrastructure, a

100% underground distribution system, and a commitment

to flexibility and responsiveness, MVU staff works hard to
maintain an outstanding record of reliability for our customers.
For the last three years (2015 - 2017), the American Public

Power Association (APPA) has recognized MVU with a

Certificate of Excellence in Reliability. This certificate honors
public power utilities that significantly outperform the top
25% of electric utilities across the nation in reliability as

measured by the length of outages.

The completion of the Kitching Substation with 80 MW of
capacity, will not only provide additional capacity to serve

growing demand in the South Industrial Area, but also help

MVU to maintain its record of Excellence in Reliability.

CER TIFIC A TE
O F EX CELLENCE Other capital improvement projects designed to improve
IN RELIABILITY reliability and operational flexibility in the system include

the installation of backbone infrastructure that will create a
This is to acknowledge that looped distribution system, the installation of smart meter
City of Moreno Valley technology, and the automation of critical distribution

has achieved excellence in reliability by equipment.
significantly outperforming the electric
industry national average as reported by
the Energy Information Administration.
MVU’s efforts continue to highlight our objective to provide
MARCH 1, 2018
consistent high-quality electrical service that is capable of
keeping pace with community growth while maintaining an

outstanding record of reliability.
Michael J. Hyland
Senior Vice President,
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