PMLP Celebrates Public Power Week

Peabody Municipal Light Plant (PMLP) is celebrating Public Power Week, October 4–10, along with more than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 48 million Americans.

“Public Power Week celebrates the reliable, affordable electricity that PMLP provides to our community,” said Glenn Trueira, PMLP Manager. “PMLP is committed to the protection of our environment and to the welfare and safeguard of our community.”

With one of the most modern and reliable electric distribution facilities in New England, PMLP’s electric rates are traditionally among the lowest in Massachusetts. Unlike most municipally owned utilities, Peabody has the ability to generate its own power, when necessary, to help safeguard against widespread power outages. PMLP serves about 22,000 residential customers and over 4,000 commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in Peabody and South Lynnfield, Truiera said.

“Public power puts the people of Peabody and South Lynnfield first, and Public Power Week gives us the chance to emphasize the advantages of providing locally owned power to our citizens.” said Commission Chairman Thomas Paras. “PMLP is proud to have served the community for more than 124 years.”

Peabody Municipal Light Plant invites its customers to participate in the Annual PMLP Bulb Sale on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at 201 Warren Street Ext., Peabody, when customers can purchase new energy efficient LED bulbs at very low costs.