Tacoma Public Utilities
UtilitiesWashington, United States51-200 Employees
Tacoma Public Utilities is a publicly owned utility based in Tacoma, Washington, with roots dating back to 1893. It operates three divisionsโTacoma Power, Tacoma Water, and Tacoma Railโto serve more than 166,000 customers across Tacoma and nearby communities, including University Place, Fircrest, portions of Fife and Lakewood, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Federal Way, and parts of Pierce County as far south as Roy. As the largest department of the city government, it is overseen by a Public Utility Board appointed by the City Council. The utility focuses on delivering services that are essential to residents' quality of life and everyday operations. Within the utilities sector, Tacoma Public Utilities positions itself as a municipal provider serving a broad regional footprint through its three divisions. Recent news notes Tacoma Power formed a partnership with Husky Terminal.