Bowling Green Celebrates Public Power Week, Oct 5th-11th

"Bowling Green, like the other 2,000 municipally owned utilities across the nation, is working with one purpose: powering a strong community.," said Brian O'Connell, Director of Public Infrastructure/Utilities Director. "We go to work each day with a sharp focus on our customers. Since we operate right here in Bowling Green and serve our friends and neighbors, we care a great deal about things like customer service, competitive and affordable electric rates, and providing the most reliable service possible.

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Today, Bowling Green Electric Division owns and operates a 69kV transmission system with six substations and a 12.5kV distribution system providing service to 14,976 customers and has 27 dedicated and hard-working employees. The Electric Division has received multiple awards including the APPA Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3), Excellence in Reliability, and Smart Energy Provider

Public Power Week is an annual national observance coordinated by the American Public Power Association. The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power approximately 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. APPA represents public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 55 million people that public power utilities serve, and the more than 100,000 people they employ. It advocates and advises on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations. Its members strengthen their communities by providing superior, reliable service, engaging citizens, and instilling pride in community-owned power. More at www.PublicPower.org