February 06, 2025
WPPI Energy utilities celebrate Smart Energy Provider Week
Member Utilities
Of the 111 nationwide public power utilities recognized by American Public Power Association as Smart Energy Providers, 29 are WPPI Energy member utilities. Smart Energy Provider Week, Feb. 10-14, highlights how utility programs make a positive impact on their community through energy efficiency, sustainability and other aspects of everyday operations.
Nine WPPI Energy utilities received the designation in 2024.
The designation, which lasts three years, recognizes the best utility practices in energy efficiency. APPA represents the more than 2,000 locally owned utilities that power towns and cities throughout the country.
Utilities with this designation are nationally recognized for making the effort to incorporate sustainability and efficiency while maintaining affordability. The process evaluates their work against best industry practices, providing a litmus test for current work with programs addressing topics such as distributed energy resources and communication and customer experience. It also provides guiding criteria for potential improvement.
WPPI member utilities designated as 2024 SEP recipients:
- Algoma Utilities
- Eagle River Light & Water Utility
- Negaunee Electric Department
- Cuba City Light and Water
- Hartford Utilities
- Juneau Utilities
- Slinger Utilities
- Sturgeon Bay Utilities
- Waupun Utilities
WPPI member utilities recognized as SEP recipients 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