What is Public Power?

Delivered reliably and safely to our homes and businesses, most of us never think about how we rely on electricity all day, every day.

Over 2,000 communities in 49 states (except Hawaii) and Puerto Rico own and operate public power systems. Public power systems are an important part of the electric utility industry in the United States, providing an essential service at a not-for-profit rate.

Operating on sound business principles, but not to make a profit, public power systems can provide quality and reliable service to homes and businesses for less. Lower electric rates help attract new businesses and keep existing ones. Lower electric rates also reduce consumer costs allowing citizens to spend more on other goods and services. Because public power systems are community owned, citizens have a voice in utility policies.

Click on this link to see some of our members' communications efforts