In 1904, the City of Waverly, Iowa invested $13,500 to establish Waverly Light and Power, a municipally owned electric utility that now serves approximately 4,600 customers in and around Waverly. Managed by a board of trustees, Waverly Light and Power offers customers local control and decision making, responsive service and exceptional reliability. Waverly Light and Power was the first public power system in the Midwest to own and operate wind generation, positioning the utility as a national leader in renewable energy. Waverly Light and Power owns and operates three wind turbines that offset carbon dioxide, a leading greenhouse gas associated with climate change. The utility exemplifies community involvement, from “Trees Forever” tree-planting initiatives and school outreach programs to energy efficiency and volunteer programs. In terms of energy efficiency, Waverly Light and Power has had great success with multiple rebate programs. In the last two years, utility customers have helped save over $2 million Kilowatt hours (kWh). The energy saved is enough to power 240 average homes in the Waverly community for an entire year. Waverly Light and Power is the recipient of numerous state and national awards, including the Reliable Public Power Award, the Iowa Energy Leadership Award and multiple Energy Innovator Awards. For more information about Waverly Light and Power, please visit our website at waverlylp.com or Facebook page at facebook.com/WaverlyLP.