Georgetown Municipal Light Department celebrated the benefits of public power with an open house at its 94 Searle Street office on Thursday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. The open house featured demonstrations by light department crews, a raffle, giveaways, coffee and light refreshments, along with conservation and energy-saving information. 

The open house took place during Public Power Week, which was celebrated by Georgetown Municipal Light Department and more than 2,000 other community-owned and operated electric utilities from the October 6th through October 12.  This year marks the 27th annual Public Power Week sponsored by the American Public Power Association (APPA). 

"Public Power Week celebrates affordable, reliable power provided on a not-for-profit basis from municipal electric systems like Georgetown Municipal Light Department," General Manager David Schofield said. "This week allows us to focus on the benefits of a locally-owned electric utility right here in our community."