Peabody Municipal Light Plant Celebrates Public Power Week

Peabody Municipal Light Plant (PMLP) is celebrated Public Power Week, October 5-11, along with more than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 47 million Americans.  

"Public Power Week celebrated PMLP’s efforts to provide reliable, affordable electricity for our community," states Glenn Trueira, PMLP Manager. "Public power puts the electric power needs of the people of Peabody and South Lynnfield first. Public Power Week gives us the chance to emphasize the advantages of not-for-profit, locally owned power to our citizens and businesses." 

Along 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 over 21,000 residential customers and over 4,000 commercial and industrial customers in Peabody and South Lynnfield.  

"Our service is reliable and safe because of the pride public power takes in Peabody and South Lynnfield and serving our friends and neighbors," said Commission Chairman, William Aylward. "PMLP is proud to have served the community for more than 123 years."

Peabody Municipal Light Plant invited its customers to participate in the Annual PMLP Bulb Sale Saturday, October 11, 2014, from 9 a.m. to noon at 201 Warren Street Ext., Peabody, when customers purchased new energy efficient LED bulbs at very low costs. 

To learn more about PMLP and the services they provide, call 978-531-5975 or visit the website at www.pmlp.com.