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Public utilities

There are 3,798 public utilities in the United States. Combined, these public utilities employ 94,992 people, earn more than $84 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $215 billion.
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Job trends for Public utilities

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
801
1-10
 
1,105
11-25
 
385
26-100
 
524
101 to 1,000
 
222
1,000+
 
3
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Sizes of public utilities

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,036
$250k to $1M
 
847
$1M to $5M
 
640
$5M to $25M
 
347
$25M to $100M
 
401
$100M+
 
193
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1-20 of 3,798

Otero County Electric Cooperative (OCEC)

The Cooperative is committed to providing its members with the lowest cost, highest quality, and most reliable Electric power, consistent with sound and cost-effective business practices.
Revenue
$37.5m
Assets
$131.8m
Employees
78
EIN
85-0058679
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Coast Electric Power Association

Located on the Gulf Coast, Coast Electric is an electric cooperative that exists to provide our member-owners superior service and dependable electricity at the lowest possible price, and to improve the economy and quality of life in our community.
Revenue
$254.9m
Assets
$564.3m
Employees
315
EIN
64-0169075
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Association of Electric Companies of Texas

Association of Electric Companies of Texas promotes sustainable electricity, facilitates member collaboration on public policy, and educates consumers on industry developments and savings.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
7
EIN
74-2011664
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA)

To assist members by providing common services, such as education and training, facilitate the exchange of information and ideas to solve mutual problems through cooperative and collective action.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
19
EIN
04-2440855
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Tennessee Valley Public Power Association

The purpose of the association is to represent the common interests of its members to tva, to promote the common interests and efficiencies of its members and to promote the professional developoment of its members' employees.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$37.5m
Employees
21
EIN
62-0468356
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC)

Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) is a 501(c) (6) not-for-profit corporation in the state of New York responsible for promoting and improving the reliability of the international, interconnected bulk power system in Northeastern North America.
Revenue
$22.4m
Assets
$18.0m
Employees
75
EIN
06-1784395
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Nassco

We are constantly researching, evaluating and developing new methods to train our members and educate them about the importance of properly rehabilitated underground utilities.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
7
EIN
36-4508786
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Virginia Utility Protection Service

We are dedicated to providing a premier Damage Prevention Program to protect the utilities for the safety and benefit of the citizens within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$18.2m
Employees
112
EIN
55-0859075
IRS type
501(c)(6)

New York Independent System Operator / Cheryl Hussey (NYISO)

The NYISO is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1998 as part of the restructuring of New York State's electric power industry.
Revenue
$255.3m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
714
EIN
14-1815612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Digdeep Right To Water Project

The Digdeep Right To Water Project closes America's Water Gap through community-led projects, research, advocacy, and workforce development, delivering equitable water and sanitation.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$25.2m
Employees
92
EIN
46-0686920
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Medical Center Company (MCCo)

The Medical Center Company (MCCo) is dedicated to providing reliable, low-cost energy to the key institutions within University Circle.
Revenue
$44.0m
Assets
$122.0m
Employees
39
EIN
34-0714460
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Breakthrough Energy Foundation

Breakthrough Energy Foundation invests in cutting-edge research and development, advocates for smart climate policies, and supports innovation of clean energy technologies.
Revenue
$32.5m
Assets
$75.2m
Employees
0
EIN
85-3672460
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Griffiss Utility Services Corporation (GUSC)

GUSC is a lightly regulated, non-profit utility that maximizes the use of the park's existing energy infrastructure. GUSC distributes steam heat and electricity to the tenants of Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, New York.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$58.7m
Employees
13
EIN
16-1592039
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)

To serve the public interest by improving the quality and effectiveness of public utility regulation. Under State law, NARUC's members have an obligation to ensure the establishment and maintenance of utility services as may be required by law.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
56
EIN
53-0204609
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA)

A subsidiary of the New York City Transit Authority, Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority provides public bus transportation in New York City boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx.
Revenue
$736.1m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
8,788
EIN
13-1961750
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southwestern Electric Cooperative

The corporate purpose and goal is in accordance with and through the exercise of authority granted by the laws of the state of Illinois, the Cooperative's articles of incorporation and the bylaws, to provide energy and other services to its members at the....
Revenue
$69.8m
Assets
$195.0m
Employees
92
EIN
37-0525575
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Firelands Electric Cooperative

Firelands Electric Cooperative serves over 9,100 rural homes and businesses, delivering reliable electricity while fostering community through education, scholarships, and energy assistance.
Revenue
$25.1m
Assets
$56.3m
Employees
30
EIN
34-4232845
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Snapping Shoals EMC

To provide the best possible electric service to all who desire it within the system area at a reasonable cost consistent with the highest standards of service.
Revenue
$262.0m
Assets
$357.2m
Employees
0
EIN
58-0433463
IRS type
501(c)(12)

NRECA Wood Quality Control (NRECA)

To implement recognized standards established by the rural utility service and others to ensure the quality of timber products used in the construction of rural electrification systems.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1446660
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Colorado Rural Water Association (CRWA)

Colorado Rural Water Association's mission is to provide professional training, technical assistance and political representation to rural and small communities.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
33
EIN
84-0837786
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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