Freeport Electric

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Freeport Electric was established by public referendum in 1897. The Utility commenced operation in April 1898 and provided power for 24 carbon lights. As applications for electric service began to grow, the Utility developed a rate structure to meet the demand. The rate structure looked something like this:


o Banks, stores, stables.................................................3/4 cent per light


o Hotels and saloons.....................................................1/2 cent per light


o Residential - 10 lights and under..................................$3.00 per month


Much has changed since 1898. Today Freeport Electric serves a community of over 45,000 people with a customer base of approximately 15,000.

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