Safety is the #1 Lesson
Naperville Electric Utility Lineman Joe Huml participates in a pole top rescue scenario. Each year, linemen practice the proper procedures in carrying out this lifesaving task from atop a pole and while operating a bucket truck. They learn how to save a fellow lineman in the event that a coworker fell ill or suffered an injury while working on a utility pole.
Electrical Safety
The Naperville Electric Utility encourages its customers to make safety around electrical equipment a priority, whether they are at home, at the office, in school or outside. Always be aware of your surroundings and stay safe!
Attention Contractors
Please take a moment to view the utility's Electric Service Rules and Entrance Requirements to help you complete your job.
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Electrical Generator Safety
To support a safe work environment for utility customers and employees, it is imperative to obtain a permit if you are planning to connect or have connected an emergency electric generation service
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Power Outages
Downed power lines, power outages, or non-working streetlights should be reported to City Dispatch at (630) 420-6187 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
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Landscaping and Clearance Requirements
Naperville Electric Utility personnel must have required clearances to safely work on various pieces of electrical equipment in the community.
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Did you know?
92% of Naperville's Electrical Cable is Underground
One of the factors contributing to Naperville's reliability is that the majority of its electrical cable is underground. The City has 1,166 miles of underground electrical cable and 103 miles of overhead cable. In 2017, customers could expect to be without power a total of 22 minutes.