Silicon Valley Power Earns National Reliability Award

Community-owned utility recognized for exceptional electric service in 2025.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:38pm

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Silicon Valley Power, the municipal utility serving Santa Clara, California, has received national recognition from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2025. The utility significantly outperformed national benchmarks, with customers experiencing an average of just 69 minutes of outage time during the year compared to more than 520 minutes nationally.

Why it matters

Reliable electricity is critical for supporting the high-tech businesses and growing population of Silicon Valley. This award demonstrates Silicon Valley Power's commitment to maintaining a robust and resilient grid, which is essential for the region's economic competitiveness and quality of life.

The details

Silicon Valley Power's strong reliability performance in 2025 was driven by ongoing investments in infrastructure, proactive maintenance, equipment upgrades, and strong system operations. The utility achieved more than 99.98% system availability, reflecting consistent, reliable service.

  • Silicon Valley Power received the national reliability recognition in 2026.
  • The utility's exceptional performance was measured over the course of 2025.

The players

Silicon Valley Power

The not-for-profit electric municipal utility of Santa Clara, California, serving residents and businesses since 1896.

American Public Power Association (APPA)

A trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities and tracks power outage and restoration data through its PowerTRX Reliability service.

Nico Procos

Electric Utility Director at Silicon Valley Power.

Adrienne Lotto

Senior Vice President of Grid Security, Operations, and Technical Services at the American Public Power Association.

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What they’re saying

“We are proud to receive this recognition. It is a testament to the hard work of all our staff to ensure that we keep the City of Santa Clara powered.”

— Nico Procos, Electric Utility Director, Silicon Valley Power

“I am continually inspired by the unwavering commitment of public power utilities to delivering reliable service to their communities. 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.”

— Adrienne Lotto, Senior Vice President of Grid Security, Operations, and Technical Services, American Public Power Association

What’s next

Silicon Valley Power plans to continue its investments in infrastructure and operational excellence to maintain its high level of reliability for the Santa Clara community.

The takeaway

This award underscores Silicon Valley Power's commitment to providing the reliable, high-quality electric service that is essential for supporting the region's thriving tech industry and growing population. The utility's focus on proactive maintenance, system upgrades, and operational efficiency has paid off with industry-leading reliability performance.