Public Power
& Joint Action
Public power utilities are owned by the communities they serve. These not-for-profit utilities are locally controlled and operated, to provide reliable, affordable electricity to residents and businesses.
Many public power providers join forces to increase efficiency, reduce costs and manage risk. As Michigan’s joint action agency, MPPA is a shared resource that helps Members plan energy projects, coordinate services, and strengthen long-term reliability.
Why Joint Action?
Economies of Scale
MPPA pools together Members’ power needs to create larger supply opportunities. This helps secure better pricing, improve efficiency and support a reliable, well-balanced energy mix.
Resources
MPPA provides access to talent, tools and insights that many municipal utilities can’t access alone. This allows Members to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing industry.
Shared Costs
MPPA lowers costs by combining member resources to deliver services more efficiently. Working together, Members gain access to shared expertise, tools and support that would be more expensive to pursue individually.
Member Focused
MPPA exists to help Members deliver reliable, affordable and efficient power to their communities. As the energy landscape becomes increasingly complex, our dedicated focus helps mitigate risk and ensures that decisions support long-term goals.
Operational Excellence
By speaking as one entity, MPPA gives Members a stronger voice with regulators, policymakers and financial institutions.
Doing so efficiently earns trust, greater recognition and stronger financial standing for our Members.
Common Cause
MPPA unites Members around shared goals to strengthen public power, support local control and build lasting value for the communities we serve.