TCLP Earns National Recognition for Exceptional Reliability
April 16, 2026
Contact: Hannah Duell, Communications Specialist, (231) 932-4544, hduell@tclp.org
Traverse City, MI — Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP) has earned national recognition for delivering exceptional electric reliability in 2025. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities.
APPA elevates utility performance outage and restoration data through its PowerTRX Reliability service and compares this data to national statistics tracked by the U.S. Energy Information Administration for all types of electric utilities.
“I am continually inspired by the unwavering commitment of public power utilities to delivering reliable service to their communities,” said Adrienne Lotto, Senior Vice President of Grid Security, Operations, and Technical Services. “The utilities honored here have set the standard for excellence and dedication, ensuring that families and businesses can count on their local power providers every day. Congratulations to these outstanding teams for earning this well-deserved recognition and for making a positive difference where it matters most.”
Nationwide, the average public power customer has their lights out for less than half the amount of time that customers of other types of utilities do.
“We are proud to receive this recognition. It is a testament to the hard work of all our staff to ensure that we keep Traverse City powered,” said Tony Chartrand, Director of Electric Engineering & Operations at TCLP.
“Reliable electric service is foundational to the well-being and vitality of our community. This recognition reflects not only the dedication of our team, but also our intentional focus on building a resilient and forward-looking system that our customers can depend on every day,” said Brandie Ekren, Executive Director of TCLP.
About Traverse City Light & Power
Serving the community for over a century, Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP) is a municipally owned utility providing electric and telecommunication services to Traverse City and the surrounding areas. Guided by its mission to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable services, TCLP’s vision is to be a trusted partner in powering a sustainable and connected community. The utility’s Strategic Plan focuses on six priorities: Community Enrichment, Employee Excellence, Customer Experience, Operational & Financial Excellence, Technology Transition, and Environmental Sustainability.
For more information on TCLP and its commitment to reliability, visit www.tclp.org