Public Power Week
2008

For more than 125 years, public power has been a tradition that works across the nation on behalf of its communities and customers. Public power utilities are service institutions committed to their mission: serving customers. They measure success by keeping rates low and economic benefits within the community— and they are successful. On a national basis, public power customers pay average electricity rates that are about 14 percent less than those paid by private power residential customers. And, on average, public power systems return to state and local governments contributions that are 15 percent greater than state and local taxes paid by private power companies.

Today, public power is a thriving segment of the electric utility industry, contributing to economic development and guiding its customers to be responsible energy users. Public power has a strong environmental protection track record, solid credentials with bond ratings agencies, and a reputation for reliable, customer-focused service.

For more information on Public Power Week, read this informative brochure.