Some of the largest cities with public power systems are Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Antonio, Sacramento, Memphis, Seattle, Jacksonville, Austin, Nashville, and Omaha. Public power systems also serve some of the nation s smallest towns. More than 1,200 public power systems serve 3,000 or fewer customers. Public power systems are governed democratically through the local government structure. Most especially the smaller ones are governed by a city council, while others are governed by an independently elected or appointed board.
Public power is an American tradition that works.
Public and private power industrial rates are about the same. Studies show that public power s low rates are due primarily to its operating and managerial efficiencies.