Benefits of Public Power

Despite the last decade of dramatic upheaval in the electric industry, public power systems have remained true to their fundamental obligation to citizen-customers – the obligation to serve.  Public power systems offer low rates, local control and commitment, public accountability, and responsive customer service to the communities they serve.

With skilled and innovative managerial and technical staffs, public power systems also are providing assistance to their communities for new infrastructure, such as community broadband services.

Over the next decade, the electric utility industry will continue to restructure. Generation and transmission supply issues, as well as environmental protection decisions, are a priority. Electric utilities also have taken on new roles in efforts to secure the nation’s infrastructure.  Public power utilities’ special relationship with their customers gives them an advantage as they face these challenges and set a course that best serves their communities’ interests.

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- Benefits of Public Power

- Common False Charges Against Public Power

- Public Power Costs Less

- Straight Answers About Public Power