From CITY OF BOWLING GREEN
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities is celebrating Public Power Week, Oct. 4 – 10, along with more than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 55 million Americans across 49 states and five U.S. territories.
“Bowling Green, like the other 2,000 municipally-owned utilities across the nation, is working with one purpose being your utility and providing your power,” said Brian O’Connell, director of public infrastructure/utilities director. “We go to work each day with a sharp focus on our community. 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.”
The community is invited to follow the city of Bowling Green on social media and say what local ownership means to them.
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.
