Princeton Electric Plant Board celebrates Public Power Week

Princeton Electric Plant Board is celebrating Public Power Week, October 5th-11th!  Join PEPB at their office on Wednesday, October 8th, from 11am-1pm! Enjoy FREE food and fun, including hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks, and more.  Plus, enter to win a free iPad!!  PEPB is located at 304 East Legion Drive, in Princeton, Ky.

From PEPB:

PUBLIC POWER IS COMMUNITY-POWERED
Celebrating Public Power Week – October 5-11, 2025

Did you know Princeton, Kentucky, and part of Caldwell County are powered by a locally-owned utility? The Princeton Electric Plant Board (PEPB) has been serving our community since 1961 and is proud to be one of over 2,000 public power utilities across the nation delivering electricity to 55 million Americans.

PEPB is not just located in our community — it is our community. As a public power utility, PEPB is owned by the people it serves. That means every decision is made with the long-term needs and goals of Princeton in mind — by neighbors, for neighbors. Together, we’re powering a strong, reliable, and sustainable future.

What Makes Public Power Different?

As a community-owned, not-for-profit utility, PEPB operates with your best interest at heart — not shareholders’. Here’s how local ownership benefits us all:

• We Own Our Power: Instead of renting or leasing, we invest in generation assets that we, as a community, own.
• We Set Our Own Rates: Free from outside government control, our rates are set locally with community input.
• We Bring Money Into the Community: As a public entity, PEPB can apply for grants that directly benefit Princeton and Caldwell County.

Investing in Our Future

• ✅ $1,757,058 KY Grid Resilience Grant — Received to strengthen our power infrastructure.
• ⏳ $1,500,000 Delta Regional Authority Grant — Pending, to further support our power infrastructure.

Cost-Effective and Reliable

A recent study comparing 14 utilities in western Kentucky found that PEPB ranks as the sixth lowest in total monthly cost for 1,000 kWh usage, including base charges for residential service. Our commitment is clear: to keep electricity affordable, reliable, and community-focused.

Join Us to Celebrate!

Public Power Week
📅 Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 🎉Free food and fun! We will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks, and snacks at the PEPB location, 304 East Legion Drive – Come out and celebrate the power of community with us!  Enter a Drawing to win a free iPad!!