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Santa Clara Public Utilities
Municipally owned electric, water, and sewer utility company.
www.alphais.com
Alabama Municipal Electric Authority
Electric power and energy supplier for several Alabama cities.
www.amea.com
American Municipal Power-Ohio Inc.
nonprofit wholesale power supplier and services provider for most of Ohio's 85 community-owned public power systems and 3 Pennsylvania and 2 West Virginia public power systems.
www.amp-ohio.org
Anaheim Public Utilities
Provider of electric and water utility services to Anaheim's residents and businesses.
www.anaheim.net
Asotin County PUD # 1
Provides water and services to Asotin County, Washington.
www.asotinpud.org
B
Blue Earth Light and Water
Provider of water and electric services. Site includes links to information on company, staff and current search results on energy conservation.
www.belw.com
Benton Public Utility District
Public utility serving Benton County, Washington exclusive of the City of Richland, the federal Hanford Reservation and certain rural areas served by Benton REA.
www.bentonpud.org
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
Provider of water, sewer and electric services to area residents.
www.bgmu.com
Bonneville Power Administration
Federal utility providing wholesale electric power to the northwestern U.S.
www.bpa.gov
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
Publicy-owned electric and water utility that serves water customers in Wyandotte County, Kansas and areas of Johnson County, Kansas.
www.bpu.com
Brainerd Public Utilities
Municipal utility providing water, wastewater and electric services.
www.bpu.org
Burbank Utilities
Provides information on policies, projects, and customer information for utility services offered.
www.burbank-utilities.com
Burlington Electric Department
Municipally-owned electric utility serving more than 19,000 residential and commercial customers.
www.burlingtonelectric.com
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Coldwater Board of Public Utilities
Provides information regarding utility products and services.
www.cbpu.com
Cuming County Public Power District
Provides electrical service to the rural areas in Cuming County.
www.ccppd.com
Chicopee Electric Light (CELD)
Publicly owned electric power company for the city of Chicopee, Massachusetts.
www.celd.com
Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power
Municipally owned electric utility serving the city of Crawfordsville, Indiana and the surrounding area.
www.celp.com
Cedar Falls Utilities
Provider of electric, natural gas, water and communications to the Cedar Falls, Iowa area.
www.cfunet.net
Chelan County Public Utility District
Owns and operates publicly owned hydroelectric generating system.
www.chelanpud.org
Columbus Department of Public Utilities
Provides drinking water, sewage treatment and storm drainage systems, street lighting and municipal power to the central Ohio area.
utilities.ci.columbus.oh.us
Cookeville Electric Department
Provider of electric utility services to Cookeville area customers.
electric.ci.cookeville.tn.us
Independence Power & Light
Municipally owned utility meeting the electrical needs of the community.
www.ci.independence.mo.us
City of Loveland Utilities
Provides utility services including electricity, water and wastewater services, storm drainage, recycling and mosquito control.
www.ci.loveland.co.us
Mesa Utilities Department
Provides electricity, water and natural gas to the city of Mesa, Arizona.
www.ci.mesa.az.us
Oak Ridge Electric Department
Supplies electric power for all citizens of Oak Ridge, and operates the traffic control system, street lights, and maintains electrical infrastructure at city owned facilities.
orserv01.ci.oak-ridge.tn.us
Pasadena Water and Power
Energy and water provider for the Pasadena area.
www.ci.pasadena.ca.us
City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities
Providing natural gas, water, wastewater collection & treatment, and electric streetlighting services to Richmond, Virginia.
www.ci.richmond.va.us
City of Rocky Mount Public Utilities
Provides efficient, competitive and responsive electric, gas, water and sewer service for the benefit of all customers.
www.ci.rocky-mount.nc.us
Seattle City Light
Publicly owned electric utility for the city of Seattle.
www.ci.seattle.wa.us
Tacoma Power
Supplies power to a 180 square mile service area, including the city of Tacoma, Ruston, University Place, Fife, Graham, Spanaway, portions of Lakewood, Fort Lewis, McChord AFB, other portions of Pierce County.
www.ci.tacoma.wa.us
Ames Electric Services
Provides electric power and related services for the city of Ames, Iowa.
www.city.ames.ia.us
City of San Antonio Public Service
Municipal utility company serving electric and natural gas customers in the urban San Antonio area.
www.citypublicservice.com
City Utilities of Springfield
Customer-owned utility serving southwest Missouri with electricity, natural gas, water, and public transportation services.
www.cityutil.com
Cleveland Utilities
Provider of locally-owned electric, water, and wastewater services.
www.clevelandutilities.com
City Light, Water and Cable
Municipal utility providing electricity, water, wastewater, cable and Internet services.
www.clwc.com
Chillicothe Municipal Utilities
Supplies its customers with electricity, water, sewerage and solid waste collection.
www.cmuchillicothe.com
Concord Municipal Light Plant
Provider of electricity to Concord area customers.
www.concordnet.org
Cornhusker Public Power District
Nonprofit electric distribution system providing electricity to rural portions of Platte, Colfax, Boone, Nance, Greeley and Wheeler counties.
www.cornhusker-power.com
Cowlitz County Public Utility District
Serves over 43,000 electric customers and 3,200 water customers in Cowlitz County.
www.cowlitzpud.org
Columbia River P.U.D.
Provider of utility services to Columbia County residents and businesses.
www.crpud.net
Colorado Springs Utilities
Provider of electric, gas, water and wastewater services.
www.csu.org
Springfield City Water Light & Power
Provides power and drinking water to the city of Springfield, Illinois.
www.cwlp.com
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Dairyland Power Cooperative
Generate and transmit wholesale electricity and other services to 25 electric distribution cooperatives and 18 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan.
www.dairynet.com
Douglas County PUD
Provides electricity distribution and related services to area constituants.
www.douglaspud.org
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Easley Combined Utilities
Provider of water and electric utility services to residential and commercial customers.
www.easleyutilities.com
Easton Utilities
Provider of electric, water, wastewater, natural gas and cable television services.
www.eastonutilities.com
Austin Energy
Provides electricity, analytical lab services, green building programs, infrastructure rental and tree trimming.
www.electric.austin.tx.us
ElectriCities of North Carolina
A nonprofit organization which serves nearly 100 municipalities in NC, SC and VA that own electric distribution systems, and which coordinates NC's two public power agencies, NCEMPA and NCMPA1
www.electricities.com
Greeneville Light & Power System
Electrical distributor of the Tennessee Valley Authority, serving Greeneville and Greene County in east Tennessee.
www.energyright.com
Chattanooga Electric Power Board (EPB)
Distributes electric power to 150,000 customers in the southeast Tennessee and northwest Georgia areas.
www.epb.net
Elkhorn Rural Public Power District
Distributes electricity to consumers in the counties of Madison, Antelope, Pierce, and portions of Holt, Boone, Stanton, Wheeler, and Platte.
www.erppd.com
Erwin Utilities
Provides electric, water, and sewer services to area residents.
www.erwinutilities.com
Energy Services of Pensacola (ESP)
Supplies natural gas to Escambia County.
www.espnaturalgas.com
Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB)
Provides energy and water products that meet customers' needs and benefit the citizens of Eugene.
www.eweb.org
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Fayetteville Public Works Commission
Provides a range of competitive utility services to the region.
www.faypwc.com
Florida Municipal Power Agency
nonprofit, joint action agency formed by municipal electric utilities of Florida to provide power supply resources, fuel supplies and transmission facilities.
www.fmpa.com
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
Electricity providers for the city of Fort Pierce, Florida.
www.fpua.com
Franklin PUD
Provides electric power, tree trimming, security lighting and related services.
www.franklinpud.com
Freeport Electric
Supplies electricity to a community of over 45,000 people with a customer base of approximately 15,000.
www.freeportelectric.com
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Grant County PUD
Consumer-owned public utility providing electricity to customers in Central Washington.
www.gcpud.org
Greenville Electric Utility System (GEUS)
Municipally owned electric and cable TV utility serving customers in Greenville, Texas.
www.geus.org
Grand Island Utilities Department
Generates and distributes electricity and water to homes, businesses and industries in and near Grand Island, Nebraska.
www.giud.com
Grand River Dam Authority
Oklahoma public agency responsible for construction and operation of dams along the Grand River for the purposes of hydroelectricity production and flood control.
www.grda.com
Greer Commission of Public Works
Provides water, wastewater, gas and electric service to its customers.
www.greercpw.com
Groton Utilities
Municipally owned and operated utility, providing both electric and water services.
www.grotonutilities.com
Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU)
A combined utility system providing Gainesville and portions of Alachua County with electric, water, wastewater, natural gas and communications services.
www.gru.com
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Hagerstown Light Department.
Publicly owned municipal electric utility serving more than 17,000 customers within the corporate limits of Hagerstown.
www.hagerstownlight.org
Heartland Consumers Power District
Provides wholesale electricity service to eastern South Dakota, western Minnesota, and northwestern Iowa.
www.hcpd.com
Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant
Supplies electrical power to the city of Hingham, Massachusetts.
www.hmlp.com
Holland Board of Public Works
Provider of electric, water and wastewater services to the Holland community.
www.hollandbpw.com
Hibbing Public Utilities
Owns and operates a cogenerating power plant which provides both steam and electricity for distribution to its service area. Also furnishes water and natural gas services to the City of Hibbing proper.
www.hpuc.com
Huntsville Utilities
Provider of electric, natural gas and water utility services.
www.hsvutil.org
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Indianola Municipal Utilities
Provider of electric and water services to area residents and businesses.
www.i-m-u.com
Imperial Irrigation District
Provides electric power and irrigation water to the lower southeastern portion of California's desert.
www.iid.com
Illinois Municipal Electric Agency
A non-profit, tax-exempt unit of municipal government made up of 39 municipalities in Illinois. Each community owns and operates its own electric utility.
www.imea.org
Indiana Municipal Power Agency
Wholesale power provider for 32 publicly-owned utilities providing electric service to households, businesses and industries across Indiana.
www.impa.com
Intermountain Power Agency
A political subdivision of the State of Utah which operates the Intermountain Power Project for generating electricity for 23 Utah municipalities.
www.ipautah.com
J
Jackson Utility Division
Provides electric, natural gas, water and wastewater services to residences, businesses and industry in Jackson and parts of Madison County. Also supplies propane to customers not on its natural gas system.
www.jud.com
K
Kaukauna Utilities
Provides water and electric services to area customers.
www.kaukaunaelectric.com
Knoxville Utilities Board
Knoxville, Tennessee municipal utility providing electric, gas, water, and wastewater services.
www.kub.org
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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Provides water and electricity to 3.5 million residents and businesses in a 464-square-mile area.
www.ladwp.com
Lansing Board of Water and Light
Provides drinking water, electricity, steam and related services to the Greater Lansing area.
www.lbwl.com
Laurens Commision of Public Works
Locally-owned utility providing electricity, natural gas, water, and sanitary sewer.
www.lcpw.com
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
Supplier of electricity and water to more than a million Texans through 44 wholesale customers, including 10 electric cooperatives and 33 cities.
www.lcra.org
Lenoir City Utilities Board
Full service utility for the immediate Loudon County, Lenoir City area providing electric, gas, water, and wastewater services.
www.lcub.com
Lebanon Utilities
Provider of electric, water and wastewater utility services to area residents and businesses.
www.lebanon-utilities.com
Louisiana Energy and Power Authority
Created by the State legislature in 1979 to work with the 18 municipal power systems to provide firm, stable sources of electricity at the lowest possible cost.
www.lepa.com
Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)
Corporate municipal instrumentality of the state of New York providing power to customers on Long Island.
www.lipower.org
Longmont Power & Communications
Provider of electric and telecommunications utility services to area residents and businesses.
ci.longmont.co.us
Loup Power District
Provides wholesale and retail electric service to Columbus, Nebraska and 22 other communities.
www.loup.com
LaFollette Utilities Board
Provider of electrical power distribution and water and wastewater utility services.
www.lub.org
Lafayette Utilities System
Provides utility services to area residents.
www.lus.org
M
MEAG Power
A wholesale generation and transmission company providing electricity to 49 municipalities in Georgia.
www.meagpower.org
Menasha Utilities
Provides utility services that operate the electric transmission and distribution systems and supply the water filtration plant, reservoirs and water distribution system.
www.menashautilities.com
McMinnville Electric System
Municipal electric utility providing services to homes, commerce, schools, industry and government facilities.
www.mesystem.net
Marshfield Electric and Water Department
Provides electric and water services for its customers.
www.mewd.com
Modesto Irrigation District
Multi-purpose utility supplying electricity, irrigation and domestic water. Primary customers are the residents and businesses in California´s Central Valley.
www.mid.org
Memphis Light,, Gas and Water Division (MLGW)
Provider of utility services for Memphis and Shelby County, supplying area with electricity, natural gas and water.
www.mlgw.com
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company
Created by the Commonwealth in 1975 to assist the 40 municipal utilities more competitive with the state's investor-owned utilities.
www.mmwec.org
Monticello Electric Plant Board
Public power municipal utility serving approximately 3,400 customers in and around the city of Monticello, Kentucky.
www.monticelloepb.com
Michigan Public Power Agency
Customer-owned agency established in 1978 and provides economic benefits to its 13 municipal members and is involved in joint ownership of electrical generating plants and transmission facilities, as well as the pooling of utility resources.
www.mpower.org
Moorhead Public Service
Provider of electric and water utility services to area residents and businesses.
www.mpsutility.com
Muscatine Power and Water
Provider of electricity, water and communications services to area customers.
www.mpw.org
Missouri River Energy Services
Formed in the early 1960's to help municipalities in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota plan for future power supply needs and supply electric energy, natural gas and a wide range of energy services.
www.mrenergy.com
Muscle Shoals Electric Board
Tennessee Valley Authority electricity distributor serving the metropolitan area of Muscle Shoals.
www.mseb.net
Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Utility District
serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Middle Tennessee Area; its mission is to provide natural gas service at competitive rates in a safe, environmentally clean and efficient manner.
www.mtng.com
Metropolitan Utilities District
Provides customers low-cost, high-quality natural gas and safe drinking water.
www.mudomaha.com
Murray Electric
www.murray-ky.net
N
North Attleborough Electric
Public power system providing service and products to area customers.
www.naelectric.com
New Braunfels Utilities
Provider of services and information for area electric, water and sewer needs.
www.nbutexas.com
Nashville Electric Service (NES)
Distributor of electrical energy to more than 300,000 customers in middle Tennessee.
www.nespower.com
Newnan Utilities
Provider of information and services for power, cable, Internet and other communication needs.
www.newnanutilities.org
Norris Public Power District
Distributes electric energy to customers in Lancaster, Gage, Saline, Jefferson and Thayer counties.
www.norrisppd.com
Nebraska Public Power District
Electric utlity serving Nebraska.
www.nppd.com
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
Provider of services and information for water, gas and electricity needs.
www.ntua.com
O
Ocala Electric Utility
Supplies electricity to 42,000 customers within a 173 square mile territory in Central Florida.
www.ocalaelectric.com
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
Established in 1981 to provide adequate, reliable and economic sources of electric power and energy to Oklahoma municipalities and public trusts operating municipal electric systems.
www.ompa.com
Owensboro Municipal Utilities
Provider of services and information for municipal electric and water system needs.
www.omu.org
Orlando Utility Company
Municipally owned public utility providing water and electric service to the City of Orlando and adjoining portions of Orange County.
www.ouc.com
Owatonna Public Utilities
Services Owatonna, Minnesota with water, electric, gas, and related services.
www.owatonnautilities.com
P
Paducah Power System
Municipal electric utility serving customers in the Paducah and McCracken area.
www.paducahpower.com
Polk County Rural Public Power District
Provides electrical power for area customers.
www.pcrppd.com
Frankfort Plant Board
Provides electric, water and cable communications services to area customers.
www.plantboard.com
Princeton Municipal Light Department
Provider of electric utility services to area residents.
www.pmld.com
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency
A joint action agency formed by ten municipal electric utilities in the northwest section of South Carolina.
www.pmpa.com
Pend Oreille Public Utility District
onsumer-owned and locally controlled electric and water utility in Pend Oreille County, Washington.
www.popud.com
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
A public corporation and government agency founded in 1941 to provide electric energy services to clients in the most efficient, cost-effective and reliable manner, without affecting the environment. Produces, transmits and distributes nearly al...
www.prepa.com
Platte River Power Authority
A joint-action, public power utility which owns and operates facilities in northern Colorado and provides wholesale electricity and support services to its owner cities there, as well as other utilities and businesses in the western United State...
www.prpa.org
PUD No. 1 of Whatcom County
Community-based water and electric utility providing water and electricity services to residential and commercial customers.
www.pudwhatcom.org
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Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD)
Provides electrical power.
www.rmld.com
Roseville Electric
Supplies electricity to area customers.
www.rosevilleelectric.org
Richmond Power & Light
Municipally owned electric utility for the city of Richmond, Indiana.
www.rp-l.com
Rochester Public Utilities
Provider of services and information for water, wastewater and electrical needs.
www.rpu.org
S
Scottsboro Electric Power Board
Supplies electricity and cable services to area customers.
www.scottsboropower.com
Southern California Public Power Authority
A joint powers authority formed in 1980 to finance the acquisition of generation and transmission resources for its 10 municipal utilities.
www.scppa.org
Shawano Municipal Uilities
Provider of water, sewage and electric services to area customers.
www.shawano.com
Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities
Operates the electric, water, and sewer systems for the city of Sikeston, Missouri.
www.sikestonbmu.org
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
Publicly owned electric utility servicing Sacramento County and a portion of Placer County.
www.smud.org
Southern Nebraska Rural Public Power District
Publicly-owned rural electric distribution system providing retail electric service to over 22,000 residential, irrigation and industrial customers along the Platte River Valley in south-central Nebraska.
www.southernpd.com
Stillwater Power
Provider of electrical services to residential and commercial customers in the Stillwater area.
www.stillwaterpower.com
Springfield Utility Board
Community-owned water and electric utillity serving Springfield, Ohio.
www.subutil.com
Swanton Village
Provider of electric, water and wastewater services to area customers.
www.swanton.net
Southwest Public Power District (SWPPD)
Supplies electrical power to the Nebraska communities of Culbertson, Haigler, Hayes Center, Palisade, Trenton and Stratton.
www.swppd.com
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Traverse City Light and Power
Municipally owned utility providing power to Traverse City, Michigan and parts of 6 surrounding townships.
www.tclp.org
Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Nonprofit publicly owned utility offers electric and water service in the Truckee area.
www.tdpud.org
Tecumseh Utility Authority
Provides electric, water, wastewater and sanitation services to the city of Tecumseh citizens.
www.tecumsehok.com
Turlock Irrigation District
California irrigation district that also provides retail electric power directly to its customers.
www.tid.org
Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant
Publicly owned utility providing electricity to area customers.
www.tmlp.com
Tillamook People's Utility District
Provider of electricity and water utility services to residential and commercial customers.
www.tpud.org
Trussville Utilities
Provider of utility services, offering water and sewer services to new and existing customers.
www.trussville.com
Tullahoma Utilities Board
Provides electricity, water and wastewater services to the residents of Tullahoma and parts of the surrounding area.
www.tub.net
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Unique federal corporation, and steward of the Tennessee River, established to market power to public bodies and cooperatives in efficient and inexpensive manner. Covers Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Vir...
www.tva.gov
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New Smyrna Beach Utilities Commission
Supplies electricity, water and wastewater services.
www.ucnsb.net
W
Piqua Municipal Power
Serves electric, steam and hot water to more than 10,000 customer/owners in the Piqua area.
www.wesnet.com
Westfield Gas & Electric
Supplies electricity and natural gas to area customers.
www.wgeld.org
Westfield Gas & Electric Light Department
Provider of gas and electric utility services for businesses and homes.
www.wgeld.org
Willmar Municipal Utilities
Providers of electric, water and district heating services to area consumers.
wmu.willmar.mn.us
Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department
Serves the electrical and natural gas needs of businesses and residences in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
www.wmgld.com
Wisconsin Public Power Inc.
WPPI is a member-owned power company, providing electricity and related services to 30 Wisconsin municipal utilities.
www.wppisys.org
Wisconsin Rapids Water Works and Lighting Commission
Provider of information and services for water and electric needs in area.
www.wrwwlc.com
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Guide to Electrical Power Municipal and Public Utilities News and Trends

Get up-to-date information about local electric service

By B. Lumadue


Keeping up with electrical power municipal and public utilities news and trends can help you find ways to save money on electricity and find alternative sources of energy. Electrical power municipal and public utilities are an alternative to private electric companies.

They are owned and operated either by the federal government, a state or a local organization that provides service to specific electrical municipalities. Getting electricity from public utilities has some advantages. They may provide more reliability and better customer service than a private company. Some companies and individuals may qualify for grants and subsidies available from a public utility.

High fuel costs and environmental concerns are changing the way local utilities and the energy industry, in general, operate. Many municipalities are working to reduce energy bills to apply the savings to other services. Renewable energy and conservation efforts affect the industry, companies and investors. To keep up with news and trends in the energy and industry and government utilities:

1. Check government utility organizations for news and developments;

2. Keep up with your local electrical provider's news and events;

3. Read about general industry trends and news;

4. Find about alternative and "green" energy developments.

Action Steps
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Find sources of information about local electric companies

Keep up with news about federal, state and municipal utility companies. Regular reading will keep you abreast of developments and activities at your local utility as well as give you a chance to compare it to other providers.

I recommend: Find news about publicly owned companies at the American Public Power Association (APPA), a service organization for more than 2,000 community-owned electric utilities. The organization publishes regular news stories and also provides an online newsletter. The Utility Connection provides links to federal, state and municipal agencies. Check individual websites for news for your area.

Find out how general industry news affects public utility services

Get general news provided by the energy and electric industry. Find out how events in the areas of deregulation, rates, environmental and other issues will affect your business.

I recommend: The PennWell website is a collaboration of two industry-leading publications: Electric Light & Power and Utility Automation & Engineering T&D. The site provides news on the electric industry. CyberTech's Energy Central is another site that provides electric industry news.

Research alternative energy solutions provided by local utility companies

Growing interest in the environment and conservation efforts have led many utilities to offer clean and renewable energy. Find out about new trends and developments in this area to determine whether your business could benefit from green energy.

I recommend: Clean Energy News provides information about news and trends in clean energy. Alternative Energy News offers the latest renewable and alternative energy headlines.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  In addition to being environmentally friendly, companies and individuals that use alternative energy sources can get tax breaks and other incentives. Check with your local public utility service to see what services are available.
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Guide to Electrical Power Municipal and Public Utilities

Locate electrical power municipal and public utilities companies for your business

By Peter Heithoff, Writer, Writers Research Group, Inc.


Modern business and life revolve around the work of government utilities. In 2007, the U.S. generated an astounding 4.1 million gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy. Of the companies that produce this power, 42.3% are investor-owned. Also, although coal provides nearly half of all our energy, some companies exist which provide power only from environmentally friendly sources.

Electric services come in a few categories: public utility services, which are large, government-owned companies that service a large electrical field; local electric companies, which cover specific electrical municipalities; and private utility companies, which have private investors and cover both the regional and local electric field. Use this guide to help you find:

1. Public, private, or local utility companies that service your area

2. Green public utility services that provide power without the pollution

3. Servicing company that aids your public utility service



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Find a state or local electric service provider to power your company

The difference between public and privately owned local electric companies is that the government provides a service, whereas private companies are businesses for profit. With that in mind, seek out a public utility service if your business needs a subsidized or specially adjusted rate of pricing.

I recommend: Find local utilities or investor-owned electric companies through The Utility Connection and Muninet Guide, respectively. The Energy Information Administration will connect you to public utility services specific to state. The American Public Power Association is the industry trade group for electrical power municipal and public utilities.

Conserve energy by working with a green public utility service

As fossil fuel depletion and environmental concerns continue to rise, many local electric companies now market themselves as environmentally friendly. Green companies use power sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric and geothermal which can tap the Earth's renewable resources at no ecological cost.

I recommend: Green Mountain Energy offers clean energy solutions to commercial groups. The U.S. Department of Energy keeps track of utilities offering green pricing options in all 50 states.

Have a designer or inspector work with your public utility service company

If you run a government utility or a local electric service, public utility service companies can work with you on the job. They can do everything from designing your local electric field efficiently and cleanly to acquiring the correct government permits for construction.

I recommend: KCI Technologies can build, inspect, and otherwise service your electrical power municipal and public utilities. Solar Design offers green solutions to powering electrical municipalities.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  Save on your business' electric bills by keeping track of the small things. Unplug electronic devices when they are not in use, as most draw current even when they are switched off. An estimated 75% of the power used on an average electric bill comes from the time that devices should be off.
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Guide to Electrical Power Municipal and Public Utilities Education and Training

Learn skills needed to work for local electric companies

By Terri Deno


Electrical power municipal and public utilities employ those trained in electrical work to manage and repair local electric services. A local utility will have many electrical jobs available, including positions for electricians, power technicians, and those trained to work on outdoor electrical infrastructure.

Training for this type of job is required, and may either be acquired through vocational colleges or universities. Electrical power municipal and public utilities education and training can last from one year to more than four, depending on the position you want to attain. All local utility companies need employees who:

1. Earn certificates in local electric field services.

2. Earn a degree from a vocational school or university in electrical engineering.

3. Attend seminars and recertification programs to stay up to date on the latest safety and technology issues.

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Earn an electrical engineering degree to work for government utilities

There are many college courses you can take if you want to train for a career in electric utilities. Those who want to go in-depth with training that teaches design and advanced topics will need to work towards a four-year degree. Engineers working at a utility company can hold many positions, like designing or redesigning grids or finding solutions for problems in the system.

I recommend: Stanford University offers a comprehensive undergraduate degree in electrical engineering. Its program has basic classes as well as those built around designing electrical systems. The University of Washington also has an electrical engineering program where students can earn either a bachelor's or master's degree.

Take vocational courses to train for working with public utility services

If a four-year degree is not an option, you can find many courses in electrical work at community colleges and vocational schools. These courses are less expensive and will usually take half the time of a four-year program. These courses offer enough training to begin an apprenticeship at a utilities company, learning to install and repair power sources throughout the grid.

I recommend: Western Wyoming Community College provides credit courses and certificate training in basic electrical skills and electrical assembly. ECPI College of Technology offers an associate's degree for electrical engineering.

Choose training programs provided by power and electric organizations that work with local utilities

For those who are already working in the field of local utilities, there are opportunities for additional training. Many electrical and power organizations offer seminars, training programs and online resources to help you learn a new skill or try a new technology.

I recommend: The American Public Power Association provides in-house training programs for all positions within a public utilities company, including electricity basics, overhead systems and underground systems maintenance. The Northwest Public Power Association provides many online courses in electric, safety and lighting systems.

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  • •  Most electrical municipalities offer apprenticeship positions so those enrolled in a university or vocational program can get hands-on training. Working at a local electric service while in school will reinforce important concepts.
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Guide to Electrical Power Municipal and Public Utilities Key Terms

Get to know the terminology of electrical power municipal and public utilities

By B. Lumadue


A public utility is owned and operated by non-profit governmental units, such as a municipality, cooperative or power marketing authority. Municipal utilities are run by local municipalities or counties. Cooperatives exist primarily in rural areas, where energy is purchased or generated and shared among members. Power marketing authorities buy and sell electricity to other entities. Get to know some of the key terms used in the industry when you need to deal with, or assist in the management of, municipal or public utilities.

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Public Utility Commission

A Public Utility Commission (PUC) is a state agency that regulates utilities. It exercises control pricing, deals with service and price-related issues and responds to consumer complaints.

I recommend: See Construction WebLinks from Howrey for a list of Public Utility Commissions.

American Public Power Association

The American Public Power Association (APPA) serves community and municipal electric utilities in the United States. It's a non-profit organization that provides services and advocacy to its members, including news, information, training and events.

I recommend: See the American Public Power Association for more information about membership, services and news.

Municipalization

Municipalization occurs when a municipality or county takes ownership of an electric utility and becomes responsible for its operation.

I recommend: View more information about municipalization at the Alliant Energy website.

Electric utility power plant

An electric utility power plant is where electric energy is generated. It contains generators, movers and other equipment to turn chemical, nuclear or mechanical energy into electric power.

I recommend: Find more information about electric utility power plants on the United States Department of Energy website.

Wind power

Wind power is the process of turning wind energy into electrical energy. Wind turbines are housed at power plants throughout the nation.

I recommend: Visit The Department of Energy for more information about the science of wind power.

Green power

Green power marketing provides choices for consumers to purchase power from renewable energy sources like solar, hydropower, wind and others. Green power is sold to retail and wholesale customers in several states. Another service that encourages green power is green pricing. Customers who participate in green pricing pay additional charges as part of their electric bill to invest in renewable energy sources.

I recommend: Find more information on green power and green power marketing from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
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