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In order to build the workforce of our future, supporting students through academic scholarships, research projects, internships and mentorships is important to Silicon Valley Power, the City of Santa Clara’s...
Learn how to position your utility to succeed in a sellout evaluation.
The Public Power Lineworker Hourly Wage Estimator is an easy-to-use tool to determine where your pay falls relative to the average hourly rate for public power utilities in your region...
When it comes to lineworkers, public power utilities need to be able to assess if they’re paying competitively. Utilities paying less than competitive wages have a higher risk of losing...
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, forming a public power utility was a necessity for many communities. As larger corporations began establishing electric services in bigger cities, where the return on investment was most certain, small- and medium-sized communities across the country were
While they might not be as high-profile as the Wall Street mergers and acquisitions that make the headlines — or provide fodder for binge-worthy legal dramas on streaming services — Main Street has had its share of takeover attempts for community-owned electric utilities run by the local (or
It is a best practice for every public power utility to conduct a periodic valuation of its services and assets, even when the skies are blue and there is no threat of a potential sale looming. A valuation usually underscores the core benefits of public power — competitive retail rates, a track
Several public power utilities have been recognized by Forbes and Statista, an analytics company, as among America’s best employers for 2019.