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.