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10/07/2026

The City of Piqua is recognizing October 4 to 10, 2026, as Public Power Week. The observance highlights the importance of Piqua Power System, along with more than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to about 49 million Americans.

“Public Power Week celebrates Piqua Power System and other municipal power systems around the country. Public power puts the people of Piqua first, and this week gives us the opportunity to highlight the many advantages of community-owned utilities.”
— RJ Monnier, Piqua Power System director

Piqua Power System has 21 employees and operates four substations, 265 miles of distribution lines and 10 miles of transmission lines to serve approximately 9,700 residential customers and 1,093 commercial and industrial customers.

To learn more, visit https://www.piquaoh.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/1081.

10/07/2026

For Public Power Week, AMP is highlighting Members whose local initiatives show why . Today, we are spotlighting Perkasie Borough.

Each year, the Perkasie Borough Electric Department helps bring holiday magic to the community by supporting America's Oldest Tree Lighting Ceremony. The electric department plays an important role in the event's success, including providing a bucket truck for a very special guest’s arrival: Santa Claus. The department also assists with holiday decorations throughout the borough to create a festive atmosphere for residents and visitors.

By supporting traditions that bring neighbors together and create lasting memories, the Perkasie Borough Electric Department demonstrates how public power utilities help strengthen the communities they serve.

Learn more about how Public Power Is Community Focused here: www.amppartners.org/2026-public-power-is-community-focused

10/07/2026

Congratulations to the Michigan Municipal Electric Association on a successful conference and thank you for the opportunity to participate!

What is the future of ? Our closing keynote of industry JAA leaders discuss the road ahead. Thanks to Pam Sullivan of American Municipal Power, Inc., Patrick Bowland of the Michigan Public Power Agency, Mike Peters of WPPI Energy, and Dave Koster (panel moderator) of Holland Board of Public Works.

10/06/2026

One of the biggest differences between public power and an investor-owned utility is pretty simple: No outside shareholders.
Bryan Municipal Utilities is community-owned and operates on a not-for-profit basis. The point isn’t generating profits for investors. It’s maintaining the system, providing reliable service and delivering long-term value to the people and businesses we serve.
That’s public power.
Reliable. Local. Yours.

10/06/2026

For Public Power Week, AMP is highlighting Members whose local initiatives show why . Today, we are spotlighting Wyandotte.

During National Reading Month, Wyandotte Municipal Services visited Garfield Elementary School to read “If I Were a Lineworker” to a second-grade class, giving students a firsthand look at the important work that lineworkers do to keep the lights on in the community.

Students learned about careers in public power, the value of community service and the people who work behind the scenes to provide them with reliable electricity every day. To share the experience at home, each student received their own copy of the book.

By supporting literacy and introducing young students to the essential role of public power, Wyandotte Municipal Services is helping to inspire the next generation while strengthening connections within the community.

Learn more about how Public Power Is Community Focused here: www.amppartners.org/2026-public-power-is-community-focused

10/06/2026

AMP would like to thank Governor Mike DeWine for signing a proclamation recognizing Oct. 4-10 as Public Power Week. Happy to all of our Members.

Learn more about public power here: https://www.amppartners.org/news/what-is-public-power/

10/05/2026

Wishing our 130-plus Members across nine states a happy . We are displaying our banner on the AMP headquarters building this week in celebration of public power and its many benefits.

10/05/2026

For Public Power Week, AMP is highlighting Members and their local initiatives that show . Today, we are spotlighting the City of Philippi, WV.

When Philippi launched Lurch Fest — a festival celebrating hometown actor Ted Cassidy, best known as Lurch from “The Addams Family” — the community created a unique event that would attract visitors and celebrate local pride. Philippi Municipal Electric helped make the festival possible by providing the temporary power infrastructure needed for vendors, food trucks, live entertainment and festival activities.

As Lurch Fest has continued to grow, Philippi Municipal Electric has remained a dedicated partner — supporting the event year after year and helping ensure its continued success. By supporting community events like Lurch Fest, the utility helps bring people together, boost local tourism, and showcase everything Philippi has to offer. It's a great example of how Public Power Is Community Focused.

Learn more about how Public Power Is Community Focused here: www.amppartners.org/2026-public-power-is-community-focused

10/05/2026

Village of Versailles Celebrates Public Power Week

The week of October 4th-10th is Public Power Week, a time to celebrate the Village’s public power utility. This event celebrates a long-standing service to the people of Versailles and the surrounding area served by the Village’s electric system, as well as the role that more than 2,000 public power systems nationwide play in serving the citizens of their communities.

Public Power Week honors the Village of Versailles’ community ownership of its electric utility, which results in reliable, affordable electricity for citizens and businesses. It also recognizes the economic, social, and environmental contributions of a community-owned power system.

Due to the hard work and dedication of Village employees and officials along with the cooperation and support of local citizens, the Versailles Public Power System has been a lasting symbol of reliable service provided throughout the community since 1901.

The Village of Versailles Electric Utility prides itself on providing a high level of customer service and Village employees are always available to provide customers with prompt and friendly assistance. There are times when unexpected power outages occur, and it is during these times when Village employees are called upon at all hours of the night, on weekends, holidays, and in often the worst of weather to restore service. The Versailles community is very fortunate to have dedicated employees who willingly endure the dark, rainy, cold, and windy elements of weather to keep the lights on for the customers of Versailles and the surrounding area. As a testament to the Village’s commitment to safe, reliable delivery of power, the American Public Power Association (APPA) bestowed upon the Village the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation multiple times. In 2026, the Village of Versailles Electric Utility received Diamond RP3 designation, the highest possible honor.

Because of the cooperative effort exhibited by local elected officials, Village employees, and customers of our local power public system, Versailles continues to benefit from public power with reasonable rates with local ownership and control. The Village’s electric utility remains committed to continue its legacy of quality service to Versailles and the surrounding rural area, while looking for opportunities to improve operations and better serve the community.

Public Power Week provides an opportunity to join together to celebrate the many successes achieved throughout the history of our local electric utility and to recognize and pay a special tribute to those who serve and maintain the well-being of the Village of Versailles as a Public Power community.



Pictured (L-R): Lexi Moorman, Julia Bergman, Mayor Todd Dammeyer, Darrin Mumaw, Trevor Hemmerich, Ryan Heins, Shane Weaver, Luke Schlater, AJ Magoto, Scott Riley, Kyle Francis, Alisha Apple

10/05/2026