Garland Power & Light Celebrates
Public Power Week,
October 2-8
Garland Power & Light is celebrating Public Power Week, October 2-8, along with more than 2,000 other electric utilities that collectively provide electricity on a not-for-profit basis to 46 million Americans.
"Public Power Week is a chance for GP&L to articulate why the public power formula works in Garland. We are absolutely dedicated to providing reliable electric service at competitive, stable rates," said Ray Schwertner, Electric Utility Director.
Public Power Week is a national, annual event sponsored in conjunction with the American Public Power Association (APPA) in Washington, D.C. A tradition that began in 1986, this year APPA and its members celebrate its 25th anniversary. APPA is the service organization for community- and state-owned electric utilities.
"We are proud to have served Garland for 88 years," Schwertner said. "For us the hard work is rewarding since our customers are our neighbors and friends.
GP&L initiated electric service in Garland on April 23, 1923. Today, it serves nearly 68,000 customers and is the fourth largest electric utility in Texas and the 42nd largest in the United States.
