Public Power:
the not-for-profit electric service

In New England, there are 79 electric light companies that are owned and operated by the communities they serve.  They are governed by elected or appointed officials who represent the interests of their customers, and have brought low-cost, reliable electric service to their customers for over 100 years. 

In 1965, the Northeast Public Power Association was founded to represent and serve these consumer-owned electric utilities. NEPPA uses the combined strength of its members to:

• Serve as a regional network for information sharing and collective action
• Offer training and educational programs for its members’ employees
• Advocate public policies and legislation that benefit its members’ interests
• Provide publications and information resources to its members