Alameda Power & Telecom

Alameda Power & Telecom, founded in 1887, provides electricity, cable television and high-speed Internet services to the residents of Alameda, Calif. The department is controlled by the Alameda city's public utilities board. It has more than 100 employees who serve over 33,000 consumers. Alameda Power & Telecom distributes electricity to a more than 12-square-mile service area. The department also provides various management services to promote energy efficiency and conservation. It invests in several renewable energy resources and technologies, and sources more than 80 percent of its electricity from renewable sources. Alameda Power & Telecom also offers various research, development, and demonstration programs for the residents.