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60.9 percent of U.S. utilities are public power utilities

The majority of electricity providers in the United States are actually public power utilities.

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OPPD economic development has $1.4 billion impact

OPPD's economic development team works to bring new business to the area, as well as expand existing ones.

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$5 million to those in need

OPPD's commitment to energy assistance has meant millions of dollars raised for the cause through various activities.

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1,918 rubber goods

The condition of these pieces of equipment is vital to the safety of OPPD employees who use them in the field.

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15,567 miles

WHAT IS IT? The total length of electric power lines in OPPD's 13-county service territory.

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1 in 7 Americans

48 million customers in the United States are served by public power utilities.

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