Electric Services
Back in December 1889, the Wyandotte Electric Light company initially provided street lighting and electric service for the city. At this time, the company was a for-profit company. After a few years, residents had a vote to create a municipal electric utility.
Currently, WMS is one of the 41 public power systems in Michigan. It is one of 2,000 public power systems in the United States. The electric system alone generates $22.2 million in revenues, and sold 282 million kilowatt-hours in the year 2001. Also, it is a member of the American Municipal Power-Ohio.
Peak electric demands, which occur during the summer, span from 65,000 to 70,000 kilowatts (65 to 70 megawatts). The electric system has three sources of supply to provide reliable, and most economical service:
- A 70-megawatt municipal power plant
- A 28-megawatt interconnection with Detroit Edison's 40,000-volt transmission system
- A 98-megawatt interconnection with Detroit Edison's 120,000-volt transmission system
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