 Nebraska City is one
of approximately 2000 cities across the United States that has
chosen to provide its own Electric Service through a
not-for-profit, publicly owned electric utility. Nebraska
City Utilities also provides natural gas, water, and sanitary
sewer service.
Nebraska
City Utilities - Service Areas and Statistics
The natural gas and water systems
were purchased by the city in 1941. In 1944, the electrical system
was purchased and the City
Commission created the Board of Public Works to operate the
combined electric, gas, and water utility system. In 1963,
the City Commission turned the operation of the sanitary sewer
system over to the Board of Public Works. The Board hires
the general manager to handle the day-to-day operations of the
utilities.
Local control of the utilities
systems gives the citizens of Nebraska City an active voice in
policies affecting rates, service and operation. It also
promotes commitment to community service with local people
working together to meet local needs.
The goal of the Nebraska City
Utilities is to provide the best possible service at the lowest
possible cost commensurate with that service. This can
best be accomplished by hiring and retaining the best quality
employees to operate and maintain the utility system.
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