Public Power Week

Each year, more than 2,000 community-owned utilities, like Sun Prairie Utilities (SPU), across the nation observe Public Power Week during the first full week of October. Celebrate public power with Sun Prairie Utilities.

Public Power Week is a celebration of not-for-profit electric utilities that proudly serve the electric power needs of about 40 million Americans - or almost 15 percent of electricity consumers.

Every public power system is different due to its community's population, geography, climate, natural resources, economy, and local government structure.

However, all public power systems have in common their purpose: to provide adequate, reliable, not-for-profit electricity at a reasonable price with proper protection of the environment.

Join us in celebrating Public Power Week, October 5-11, 2025

Sun Prairie Utilities coloring contest.September 2 - October 3
SPU is hosting a coloring contest for K-5th graders, and the winning contestant gets to ride in a bucket truck to school! Click here to learn more. 
 
 
Monday, Oct. 6
SPU employees volunteer during an SPU-sponsored night at Sunshine Supper.
 
 
Wednesday, Oct. 8
SPU employees will be reading If I Were A Lineworker and bringing a bucket truck for a touch-a-truck event at the Sun Prairie Public Library.
 
 
Friday, Oct. 17
SPU sponsors a 7:00 p.m. football game between Sun Prairie West and Oregon High School at the Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium at Ashley Field. Click for event details.
 
 
Tuesday, October 21
SPU is a sponsor for Sunrise Sun Prairie.