Your Hometown Power Co.
Local Control
- Newark's public power system belongs to the residents we serve.
Efficient Service
- Newark Electric offers reliable service at non-profit rates.
- Public power leads the way in providing efficient, low-cost electric service.
Lower Rates
- Local publicly owned utility rates are traditionally lower than the rates of private power companies.
Customer Oriented
- Newark's Electric Department is responsive to customer needs and energy demands.
Economic Benefits
- Electric utility revenues account for about 36% of city's net revenue while Electric Department operations use only 9% of the city budget.
- Our investments stay in the community and offset the need for higher taxes.
- Revenues go into general funds.
Less Overhead
- City facilities operate at wholesale rates including street lighting and traffic signals.
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