Awards & Recognition

Honoring the achievements and industry recognition that reflect our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community service.

  • Dig-Smart Award of Excellence – recognition for achievements in ESRI technical integration in 2024

  • APPA Mutual Aid Commendation – recognition for support in electric power restoration efforts

  • APPA Safety Award of Excellence – recognition for safe operating practices in 2024

  • APPA Diamond Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Award – recognition for proficiency in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement (award valid 2022-2025)

  • APPA Certificate of Excellence in Reliability – recognizes LUS as having significantly exceeded the average for U.S. electric utilities with reliable service in 2024

  • NERC Compliance – no violations of NERC reliability standards since 2016

  • Partners with South Louisiana Community College Power Line Worker program

  • LUS Water Laboratory – 1 of only 17 labs accredited by the Louisiana Department of Health to run microbial analyses on drinking water

  • “A” Grade from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) – recognition for excellent water system quality and performance in 2024

  • LDEQ Pretreatment Audit 2024 – Compliance requirements met, no program deficiencies found

Dig Smart Award 2024
2026 LUS Safety Award