Description:
Utilities and energy services involve businesses that provide essential services like water, electricity, and gas to residents and industries, contributing to the city’s infrastructure and functioning. May be cooperatively owned and operated.
Examples:
- Local Utility Providers: Supplying water and managing wastewater.
- Electricity Providers: Distributing electrical power to homes and businesses.
- Energy Efficiency Services: Promoting and implementing energy-saving initiatives.
Typical Minimal Size of Population Served to be Viable:
A small city with a population of around 8,000 to 12,000 may support basic utility services, while a population of 15,000 or more allows for the development of a more robust and efficient utilities and energy sector.