There are about 1,300 natural gas utilities in the United States. Of these, approximately 1,000 are public natural gas utilities. Most public utilities are small and support a few hundred to a few thousand customers. Despite their small size, they have a huge impact on the communities they serve by providing clean, affordable and reliable natural gas.
Communities who choose to have a local public natural gas utility do so as a matter of practicality and economy. Our local leaders recognize the need to have access to reliable energy; and having a local public gas utility is the best way to do that. There are many other benefits to having a public gas utility in our community, for example:
- Public gas systems/utilities are not-for-profit. They are locally-controlled operations and ensure that rates remain competitive and affordable. This is especially reassuring as energy and fuel prices continue to rise and affect your family’s bottom line.
- Decisions regarding your energy needs are made locally, through a board of directors, instead of being made outside of the community.
- Public gas utilities are directly accountable to the citizens they serve.
- Finally, public gas systems play a valuable role in helping broaden our local tax base by helping local dollars stay at home.
It is our pleasure to serve the Trussville Gas & Water community and look forward to serving our 24,000 customers with safe and reliable natural gas.