From small towns to large cities, community-owned, not-for-profit public power utilities power homes and businesses in 2,000 communities across the U.S. They safely provide reliable, low-cost electricity to more than 49 million Americans, while giving back to the communities they serve.

Proud to be recognized by APPA for Safety Excellence
Braintree Electric Light Department has earned the American Public Power Association’s Diamond Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2024. More than 200 utilities entered the annual Safety Awards for 2024. The entrants are placed in accordance with their number of worker-hours and ranked based on the most