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Public
Power works for You ...
Do you know the
difference between Public Power and Investor-Owned Utilities?
A municipal utility, such as the Hudson Light and Power
Department, is a not-for-profit organization owned by the
people it serves. Private utilities are businesses with
stockholders. In October, we mark Public Power Week by
celebrating the benefits municipal utilities are able to
offer their customers. Benefits such as . . .
. . . Low Rates! It pays to do business with
us. With no stock holders and dividends to worry about, our
savings are passed directly to the customer. That's one of
the reasons why HL&PD rates are lower than any private
utility in the State.
. . . Local
Control!
Municipal ratepayers have a stronger voice in the way their
utility is operated. Board members are elected; and meetings
are open to the public. The Hudson Municipal Light Board
monthly meeting dates are posted with the Hudson Town Clerk.
. . . Superb
Service!
We're there at the flick of a switch! The HL&PD has one
of the finest distribution systems around. What's more, our
employees are your neighbors. When you've got an electric
problem in the middle of the night, they're close by and able
to respond quickly.
Founded in 1897,
Hudson Light is proud of its top-notch performance and
excellent services. Read on for just a sample of some of the
ways we try to live up to our motto:
We're here to serve
you!
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Founded in 1897, the Hudson
Light and Power Department has seen tremendous growth in the demand for
electricity. One of the initial attractions of electricity was the
heightened ability to light the streets.
Early shot of
Hudson's Wood Square
Throughout the years, Hudson
Light has been proud of its record of dedicated and fast service.
Visit the links below for some
other interesting early photos:
Early Hudson Light Truck
Old
Steam Station
Lights
for Sale, 1904
Diesel
Engine, 1930
Engine
Excavation, 1942
Station
Tour, 1951
Flood,
1955
Engine
Installation, 1955
Engine
Test, 1956
Snowstorm, 1958
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