02.07.2012
Heartland encourages customers to apply for SD Economic Development Awards
The Power of Forward Thinking
Public Power
Heartland is one of more than 2,000 electric utilities across the nation referred to as a public power system. Public power utilities all have a common purpose: providing reliable and safe not-for-profit electricity at a reasonable price while protecting the environment. Public power utilities are governed by a city council or an independently elected or appointed board.
Unlike private power companies, public power utilities are public service institutions and do not serve stockholders. Instead, it is our mission to serve our customers. Municipal electric departments, such as those Heartland serves, are owned by the residents and businesses they serve and provide local accountability. Decisions are made at the local level.
Public power agencies serve approximately 45 million Americans who enjoy benefits such as low rates, local control, reliability and efficiency.
American Public Power Association
Heartland is proud to be a member of the American Public Power Association (APPA), a non-profit, non-partisan service organization advancing the public policy interests of its energy industry members and their customers. Heartland offers a complimentary APPA membership to all our customers with benefits that include access to APPA publications, programs and services, education and training, and member resources.
Public Power is Good for Business
Public power is good for business and the local economy with unique economic, social and environmental benefits. As public power providers, Heartland customers are valuable community assets that contribute low rates, reliable power, safety awareness, economic development and dedicated customer service. Not-for-profit, reasonable rates hold down costs while attracting and retaining businesses and allowing municipalities to invest resources back into the community.
Public Power Week
Public Power Week is a national, annual event sponsored in conjunction with APPA in Washington, D.C. Public Power Week celebrates affordable, reliable power provided on a not-for-profit basis from valuable municipal electric systems and is recognized the first full week of October. Public Power Week is a tradition that began in 1986. APPA, Heartland and other APPA members will celebrate its 26th anniversary October 8-14, 2012.
Unlike private power companies, public power utilities are public service institutions and do not serve stockholders. Instead, it is our mission to serve our customers. Municipal electric departments, such as those Heartland serves, are owned by the residents and businesses they serve and provide local accountability. Decisions are made at the local level.
Public power agencies serve approximately 45 million Americans who enjoy benefits such as low rates, local control, reliability and efficiency.
American Public Power Association
Heartland is proud to be a member of the American Public Power Association (APPA), a non-profit, non-partisan service organization advancing the public policy interests of its energy industry members and their customers. Heartland offers a complimentary APPA membership to all our customers with benefits that include access to APPA publications, programs and services, education and training, and member resources.
Public Power is Good for Business
Public power is good for business and the local economy with unique economic, social and environmental benefits. As public power providers, Heartland customers are valuable community assets that contribute low rates, reliable power, safety awareness, economic development and dedicated customer service. Not-for-profit, reasonable rates hold down costs while attracting and retaining businesses and allowing municipalities to invest resources back into the community.
Public Power Week
Public Power Week is a national, annual event sponsored in conjunction with APPA in Washington, D.C. Public Power Week celebrates affordable, reliable power provided on a not-for-profit basis from valuable municipal electric systems and is recognized the first full week of October. Public Power Week is a tradition that began in 1986. APPA, Heartland and other APPA members will celebrate its 26th anniversary October 8-14, 2012.