Serving the Kennebunk community with locally owned electric service since 1893.
KLPD at a Glance
- Founded: 1893
- Utility Type: Consumer-owned, not-for-profit
- Service Area: Kennebunk, Lyman, Wells, Arundel
- Governance: Elected Board of Trustees
- District Formation: 1951
A Maine Electric Utility with a Long History
Originally founded as the Kennebunk Electric Light Department in December of 1893, Kennebunk Light & Power District was established to provide electric street lighting throughout the Town of Kennebunk.
The District is one of eight consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities in Maine and one of only two Light & Power Districts in the state.
In 1951, legislative action transferred authority from the Town to a locally governed public power utility.
Key Milestones
Electric Light Department Founded
Local hydroelectric generation begins supplying street lighting in Kennebunk.
Infrastructure Expansion
Legislative action authorizes expansion and defines long-term service boundaries.
KLPD Incorporated
The District becomes independent from Town governance.
Electric Deregulation
KLPD elects to retain generation assets and retail service.
Modern Public Power Utility
Continued investment in reliability and community-focused service.
Founded in 1893
In December of 1893, the Town of Kennebunk formed the Kennebunk Electric Light Department to meet growing public need and support local industry.
Expansion in the New Century
In 1903, legislative action enabled infrastructure growth, shaping long-term service boundaries.
Obtaining Full Independence
In 1951, residents approved formation of the District as an independent, consumer-owned utility.
Deregulation and the 1990s
During deregulation, KLPD retained generation assets and continued serving customers directly.
A Continuing Mission
More than a century later, Kennebunk Light & Power District remains committed to safe, reliable, locally governed electric service.
Serving the community with public power since 1893.