Since 1889, Statesville Public Power has been more than just a utility - we’ve been neighbors, problem-solvers, and protectors of reliability for generations.
As North Carolina’s oldest publicly owned electric utility, our team works around the clock to keep Statesville powered. Whether it’s preparing for storms, responding to outages, or modernizing our infrastructure for the future, our mission remains simple: to deliver safe, affordable, and dependable electricity to the people we proudly serve.
Every member of our crew lives, works, and raises their families right here in Statesville. We know this community because we’re part of it. That’s why reliability isn’t just a goal - it’s personal.
When the lights stay on, you might not think about us and that’s exactly how we know we’re doing our job.
The City of Statesville was the first municipality in the State of North Carolina to provide electric service to its citizens.
As the result of this historical accomplishment, we have been recognized as the first Public Power Community in North Carolina. Public power is a national concept where municipally owned electric utilities serve their communities.
Statesville opened the door to the future by introducing electricity on February 4, 1889. It all happened when a switch was pulled, and the City's first electric lights blinked on to illuminate the tiny downtown area for a momentous two hours.
Town officials probably had no idea that this was to be one of the most significant events in the history of the City. At the time, they only wanted a better alternative to gas street lamps.
