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There are 3,853 public utilities in the United States. Combined, these public utilities employ 96,927 people, earn more than $86 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $220 billion.
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Job trends for Public utilities

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
821
1-10
 
1,124
11-25
 
375
26-100
 
526
101 to 1,000
 
228
1,000+
 
3
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Sizes of public utilities

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,050
$250k to $1M
 
858
$1M to $5M
 
647
$5M to $25M
 
351
$25M to $100M
 
408
$100M+
 
200
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1-20 of 3,853

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
$37.8m
Assets
$138.6m
Employees
81
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)

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)

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
$11.3m
Assets
$18.9m
Employees
116
EIN
55-0859075
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Water4

Water4 is a nonprofit venture builder that starts and scales locally operated safe water businesses across sub-Saharan Africa.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$19.4m
Employees
27
EIN
26-3260581
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New York Independent System Operator (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
$274.8m
Assets
$869.1m
Employees
741
EIN
14-1815612
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)

ReliabilityFirst (RF)

ReliabilityFirst strengthens grid reliability, security, and resilience across its region by assessing risks, monitoring compliance, performing analyses, and delivering standards-based outreach and training.
Revenue
$28.2m
Assets
$21.3m
Employees
131
EIN
14-1933339
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dollar Energy Fund

Dollar Energy Fund's mission is to improve the quality of life for households experiencing hardships by providing utility assistance and other services that lead to self-sufficiency.
Revenue
$41.8m
Assets
$35.3m
Employees
147
EIN
25-1442933
IRS type
501(c)(3)

District Energy St Paul

District Energy St. Paul operates the largest, most successful, hot water district heating system in North America and is a national leader in renewable energy. District Energy provides heating and cooling to downtown Saint Paul.
Revenue
$58.2m
Assets
$185.3m
Employees
109
EIN
41-1358662
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
$17.7m
Assets
$18.0m
Employees
53
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
$289.6m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
9,235
EIN
13-1961750
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walton EMC

To provide the best possible electric service to all who desire it within the system's area at a reasonable cost consistent with the highest standards of service.
Revenue
$420.9m
Assets
$646.9m
Employees
288
EIN
58-0477163
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Medina Electric Cooperative Incorporated

Medina Electric Co-op provides reliable service and sells power on a cooperative basis to 35,353 active services in Hondo, TX.
Revenue
$157.5m
Assets
$358.7m
Employees
157
EIN
74-0779023
IRS type
501(c)(12)

San Miguel Electric Cooperative

San Miguel EC operates a lignite-fired plant and mining facility in Jourdanton, TX to supply member cooperatives with safe, reliable, and affordable power.
Revenue
$187.4m
Assets
$496.9m
Employees
139
EIN
74-1937134
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Texas Public Power Association (TPPA)

Texas Public Power Association's mission is to provide service to the members by facilitating cooperation among the member systems (municipal utilities, joint action agencies, river authorities and electric cooperatives).
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
2
EIN
74-2103417
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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