Geneva Recognized For Providing Reliable Electric Service: Trade Group

GENEVA, IL — Geneva received national recognition from the American Public Power Association for "achieving exceptional electric reliability," city officials said.

A trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities, the American Public Power Association helps track power outages and restoration data through a subscription-based service.

Geneva ranked in the top 25 percent of utilities for average interruption duration based on U.S. Energy Information Administration data from 2018–2022. It's the sixth time the Kane County city was recognized.

"This is a reflection of not only the hard work of our City staff and electric crews but also the City's commitment to building and maintaining a reliable electric system," Superintendent of Electric Services Aaron Holton said in a statement.

City officials said the average public power customer nationwide experiences service disruptions for less than half the amount of time than private utility users.

"These utilities are the best of the best when it comes to keeping the lights on," said Paul Zummo, American Public Power Association director of research and development," said in a statement. "These communities should be proud of their local power providers and appreciate the hard work that goes into earning this recognition."