The Fremont Department of Utilities Electrical System started in 1895, making it one of the oldest Electrical Municipalities in the State of Nebraska.  The Electric Division has three (3) Departments to help provide safe, reliable and cost efficient power to our customers.  The three (3) Departments are Generation, Distribution and Electrical Engineering.  The Electric Service Area covers 60 square miles including the City of Fremont and the surrounding Area.  The Electric Division provides power to over 14,000 homes and businesses.  The operation of the Fremont Department of Utilities is governed by a five (5) member Board of Public Works that is appointed by the Mayor and City Council.  Board of Public Works meetings and City Council meetings are held twice monthly and are open to the public for input and comment on the system operation and resource planning.