Long Island Power Authority

Highly Engaged Employees

Long Island Power Authority, commonly known as LIPA, is a public utility organization responsible for owning and overseeing the electric transmission and distribution infrastructure that serves Long Island and the Rockaway Peninsula in New York. Established through legislation enacted by the State of New York, the organization was created to ensure... that local communities have access to dependable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electric service. As a community-owned utility, LIPA operates with a public-service mission rather than a profit-driven objective, focusing on providing long-term value to customers and supporting regional economic development. The organization functions as the owner and steward of a large electric utility system that delivers electricity to residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial customers across its service territory. While LIPA owns the electric grid assets, it utilizes strategic operating partnerships to manage many day-to-day operational activities associated with customer service, electric delivery, and system maintenance. This model allows the authority to maintain oversight and accountability for the electric system while leveraging specialized expertise for operational execution.Read More