Tacoma Power
| Company type | Municipal utility |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric utility |
| Predecessor | Tacoma Light and Water Company |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Headquarters | Tacoma , United States |
Area served | Tacoma, University Place, Fircrest, Fife, portions of Steilacoom, Lakewood, and unincorporated areas within Pierce County, Washington |
| Parent | Tacoma Public Utilities |
| Website | www |
Tacoma Power functions as a municipal utility providing electricity to Tacoma, Washington, along with surrounding communities such as University Place, Fircrest, Fife, portions of Steilacoom, Lakewood, and unincorporated areas within Pierce County. It operates under the umbrella of Tacoma Public Utilities and manages the Click! Network, which was created under the leadership of former superintendent Steven Klein.
History
The utility traces its origins back to 1884 when Charles B. Wright established the Tacoma Light and Water Company. Initially, water was drawn from Tule and Spanaway Lakes as well as Clover Creek, then transported to the city through a wooden flume stretching 10 miles. In 1893, local residents acquired the company, leading to the formation of Tacoma City Light and public ownership of the service. The organization initiated its own hydroelectric power production with the completion of LaGrande Dam on the Nisqually River in 1912, situated 36 miles away from Tacoma.
In 2011, Tacoma Power was honored with the inaugural Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), acknowledging its pioneering efforts and leadership in advancing energy efficiency throughout BPA’s service territories covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.