Electric

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Utilities director

Rob Pierce

Utilities Director

(517) 663-8118

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About

The Electric Department serves approximately 2,475 customers.  This department maintains all the distribution lines and transformers in the City.  There are 230 miles of electric lines, 584 Street Lights and 424 Transformers.

The department operates two bucket trucks and a Digger Derek, which is used for digging holes for electrical poles. 

The City of Eaton Rapids is also proud to have its own Generation Facility, which has two dual fuel diesel/natural gas generators. They are Fairbank Morse O.P. Engines.

Energy Optimization Programs & Rebates

For more information please visit the Energy Smart Website for our Customers.

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Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Customers

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Voluntary Green Pricing

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Documents

2011 Energy Optimization Detail

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2011 Energy Optimization Report

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2011 Renewable Energy Report

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Automatic Payment Application

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Energy Optimization Programs & Rebates

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Employees

Senior foreman

Lee Sifton

Senior Foreman
Generator technician

Jon Flower

Generator Technician
Troy craven

Troy Craven

Ben heinritz

Ben Heinritz

Jarod warsop

Jarod Warsop

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