Provo (Utah). Energy Department

Provo City runs its own electric utility, known as Provo Power. Provo Power provides the power infrastructure (electrical grid) to customers in the Provo City boundaries. Also known as the Energy Department, it provides reliable electricity with superior customer service at a competitive price to the residents and businesses in Provo. The Department operates and maintains over 35,000 meters, 380 miles of distribution lines, 48 miles of transmission lines and 18 substation transformers. Provo City Power is the largest municipally owned electric utility in the state. Provo is a member of the Utah Municipal Power Agency (UMPA) which is responsible for the management and scheduling of all power resources serving Provo and other member utilities (Spanish Fork, Salem, Manti, Nephi & Levan). The generated electricity comes from many different resources, including coal, natural gas, hydro, and other renewable resources (solar/wind).