The Energy Behind
Public Power
ElectriCities is a member organization that serves public power communities.
What is Public Power?
“Public power” means a community owns and operates its own electric utility, distributing energy to its residents. That local ownership provides significant benefits within the community.
There are over 2,000 public power communities in the United States, with more than 70 in North Carolina alone.
Some of Our Services
Available Sites and Properties
We work with our member communities to identify shell buildings and shovel-ready sites that are ready for economic development projects. Our goal is to help these communities attract the right businesses to support their economic growth.
Learning and Development
Professional development, safety training, and technical training to provide career opportunities in public power.
Corporate Communications
Brand strategy and creative services to help our members spread their messages.
News and Events
Nominate your community for the 2019 Public Power Awards of Excellence
These awards honor NC Public Power communities for their praiseworthy performances in areas that align with ElectriCities' five strategic priorities of Grid Modernization, Value of Public Power, Wholesale Power Cost, Workforce Planning and Development, and Continuous Improvement. The deadline to enter your nominations is Monday, December 16.
Save the Date for Connections Summit, February 18 - 20, 2020 at Embassy Suites, Cary, NC
Join us for an interactive conference focused on how utility staff and technology drive the customer experience. Tracks and discussions include Finance, Human Resources, Utility Operations, Customer service, Business Planning, and Cyber Security & Information Technology.