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Electric Department
Responsibilities
The Princeton Electric Department is responsible for maintaining the electric distribution and telecommunications systems throughout all areas of our community.
The department also maintains and operates our city's very own 38 Megawatt Power Plant as an emergency back up in the event all or part of our community finds itself without power from the regional provider. In a moments notice, members of the department work tirelessly to fire up the plant's 8 dual fuel engines to restore power throughout the community ensuring the citizens of Princeton never go more than a few moments without electric service.
Memberships
Princeton Electric Department is a member of the American Public Power Association (APPA), Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) and Illinois Municipal Utility Association (IMUA).
| Interesting Statistics About The Princeton Electric Department | |
|---|---|
| 1107Street Lights | 2063Poles |
| 22Circuit Miles of Fiber | 3Substations |
| 4300Customers | 86Fiber Splice Locations |
| 38Megawatt Power Plant | 8Dual Fuel Engines Ready to Run in an Emergency |
Department Awards
Over the past years, Princeton's Electric Department has received an number of awards recognizing their quality of service and technological advancement. These awards include:
- APPA RP3 Award, Diamond Member - 2006-2007, 2010-2011, 2014-2017
- APPA RP3 Award, Platinum Member - 2008-2009, 2012-2014
- APPA RP3 Award, Gold Member - 2017-2018
- APPA First Place Safety Award - 2006 to 2018
- IMUA Safety Award First Place - 2006 to 2018
- Rural Telecom (RT) Telecom Award - 2008
- Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) Apex First Runner Up - 2008
Quote from APPA...
"Princeton continues to exemplify what the RP3 program is designed around. Four basic yet important areas of utility operations; a reliable service - ready for storm and disaster; a safe utility - where the employees and the public take pride in their utility profession; a ever growing and active employee base - geared for success in the future and system betterment - a utility with innovation and a healthy system" - Michael J. Hyland, Vice President, Engineering Services, APPA
General Information
Electric Department
3 N. Main Street
Princeton, IL 61356
Phone: 815-875-2631 (menu option 3)
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday: 7:00AM - 3:00PM
Tuesday: 7:00AM - 3:00PM
Wednesday: 7:00AM - 3:00PM
Thursday: 7:00AM - 3:00PM
Friday: 7:00AM - 3:00PM
Department Staff
