November 13, 2023

Members of WPPI Energy earn status as Smart Energy Providers

Member Utilities

The American Public Power Association is recognizing locally owned utilities as Smart Energy Providers. To earn the designation, utilities must demonstrate a proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives.

There are 2,000 public power utilities across the nation, and 97 of them have earned status as Smart Energy Providers. To achieve the distinction, these utilities undergo a rigorous, in-depth review benchmarking their local efforts based on industrywide best practices.

And member utilities of WPPI Energy make up nearly one third of this prestigious group, with 27 utilities earning the coveted title.

By partnering together with like-minded utilities, members of WPPI have built a cost-effective array of the kinds of forward-thinking programs, shared expertise, and modern technologies that align well with the Smart Energy Provider criteria.

APPA recognized the utilities during its annual Customer Connections Conference, which is taking place Nov. 12-15 in San Antonio, Texas.

Congratulations to the member utilities designated as Smart Energy Providers in 2023:

Cedarburg Light & Water Utility
Columbus Utilities
Crystal Falls Electric Department
Florence Utilities
Jefferson Utilities
Kaukauna Utilities
Lake Mills Light & Water
Lodi Utilities
Menasha Utilities
New London Utilities
New Richmond Utilities
Norway Department of Power and Light
Oconomowoc Utilities
Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities
City Utilities of Richland Center
River Falls Municipal Utilities
Stoughton Utilities
Sun Prairie Utilities
Two Rivers Utilities
Waunakee Utilities

Congratulations also to members recognized as Smart Energy Providers in 2022:

Algoma Utilities
Eagle River Light & Water Utility
Hartford Utilities
Juneau Utilities
Slinger Utilities
Sturgeon Bay Utilities
Waupun Utilities

For the full list of Smart Energy Providers, visit publicpower.org/smart-energy-provider/designees.