Electric Department

The City of Wadsworth has owned and operated its own electric distribution system since 1916. Electricity is purchased from a diverse portfolio of power supply sources and serves over 13,000 customers. Local ownership ensures a greater commitment to service for residential, commercial, and industrial users. 

The municipal system is highly reliable due to a high tech automated distribution system that minimizes outages.

Public Power

Wadsworth Electric is driven by public service, not profit. Our customers are our neighbors, friends and families and that's what makes our utility unique. As a Public Power Community, our loyalty is to our customer-owners-not to making profits for stockholders. We help to make Wadsworth a good place to live and work by providing reliable power at an affordable cost. That's what Wadsworth Public Power is all about.

Established in 1916, the City of Wadsworth Municipal Electric system is a premier power provider to all community residents. Wadsworth electric provides the best possible service at the most reasonable cost. In association with American Public Power Association and American Municipal Power (AMP), the City of Wadsworth stays abreast of industry trends and legislative, regulatory and safety issues.

Main Location & Substations

Our location at 365 Broad Street makes customer convenience easy and accessible. This division installs and maintains electric lines, meters, street lights, ballfield lights, and traffic control lighting. Substations are located in strategic locations in Wadsworth and Sharon Center to serve customer load reliably and efficiently.

Community Energy Savings Program

The Community Energy Savings Program is the name of Wadsworth’s “smart” thermostat program. This program offers participants one-time incentives and rebates to help us save on our energy costs. 

How to join the program

  • If you have a smart thermostat, enroll in the program here: https://www.thermostatrewards.com/amp.
  • If you don’t have a smart thermostat, purchase a new thermostat, enroll in the program, and get a $100 rebate back from Efficiency Smart to help offset the cost! You can find out which thermostats qualify for the program here: https://www.thermostatrewards.com/amp/faq.
  • If you were a previous Peak Rewards Program member, purchase a new smart thermostat, enroll in the program, get $100 back on your purchase with a rebate from Efficiency Smart, and receive up to a $100 bill credit from the City of Wadsworth. Note: Thermostats used in the Peak Rewards Program will not work with this program.

Receive a gift card for joining the program.

  • Upon enrolling in the new program, you’ll receive a $55 Prepaid Mastercard from Energy Hub as a thank-you for joining and allowing minor temporary adjustments to your thermostat during peak demand days from June – October each year. 
  • You may opt out of events at any time if needed. 

Electric Service Documentation