Pulaski Electric Systems

What Pulaski Electric Systems does

Pulaski Electric System, operating as PES Energize, is a municipal electric utility and political subdivision of the State of Tennessee serving Giles County. Founded in 1891, it is the oldest electric municipality in Tennessee and operates under a Board of Directors as a community-owned entity, not a private company. PES delivers three core services: residential and commercial electric power distribution, fiber-to-the-home broadband internet, and telephone services (Hosted PBX, SIP Trunking, and PRI). Its technology footprint includes 570+ miles of completed fiber across a 590-mile buildout (97% complete as of September 2025), 2,140 of 2,210 planned pole replacements, and supporting platforms such as the SmartHub customer portal/app and GigaSpire routers managed via the CommandIQ (EnergizeIQ) app.

The business model is a hybrid of usage-based electric distribution revenue and recurring broadband and telephone subscriptions. Electricity is sourced through a long-standing partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), which sets rates and provides programs such as EnergyRight rebates, Green Power Switch renewable energy blocks, and Connected Communities funding. A $23.16 million Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund (TEBF-ARP) grant awarded in September 2022 catalyzed a roughly $33 million fiber expansion to serve over 3,000 underserved rural residents; PES reached 5,000 fiber subscribers and 1,000 grant-area subscribers in 2025, then launched a 5-gigabit premium tier in December 2025. The company discontinued cable TV in May 2023 to focus on fiber and voice, implemented a 2% electric rate increase effective October 2025, and offers commercial new-construction credits up to $20,000 to grow the rate base. Revenue and detailed financials are not publicly disclosed, consistent with its municipal utility structure.

Name

Pulaski Electric Systems

Legal name

Pulaski Electric System

Website

https://pesenergize.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pulaski Electric System (PES Energize) is a municipal electric utility founded in 1891 that delivers residential and commercial electric power, fiber-to-the-home broadband, and telephone services to homes and businesses across Giles County, Tennessee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pulaski

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Electric Power Distribution: Residential and commercial electricity distribution services to homes and businesses in Giles County. Revenue generated through monthly usage-based billing for electric power.
2. Fiber Broadband Internet: High-speed fiber internet service delivered to residential and business customers. Subscription-based service with various speed tiers. The company reached 5,000 fiber internet subscribers and is rapidly expanding through grant-funded projects.
3. Telephone Services: Hosted PBX, SIP Trunking, and PRI services for residential and commercial customers with features including call waiting, call forwarding, voicemail, and do not disturb.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pulaski Electric Systems distributes retail electric power and delivers 100% fiber-to-the-home broadband internet and business/residential telephone services (hosted PBX, SIP trunking, PRI) to customers in Giles County, Tennessee. The utility sells electricity, fiber internet (including multigigabit tiers such as 5 Gig), and voice services to both residential and commercial customers in and around Pulaski.

Product overview

PES Energize operates as a multi-service utility provider delivering three core services: electric power distribution, fiber internet, and telephone services. The electric power service serves as the foundational offering, providing residential and commercial electricity across Giles County, Tennessee. Fiber internet has become a major growth area, particularly following a $23.1 million Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund grant enabling expansion to over 3,000 underserved residents. The company offers internet tiers ranging from standard residential service up to 5-gig speeds for the multigig package. Phone services include Hosted PBX, SIP Trunking, and PRI solutions. Supporting these core services are several supplementary offerings: the SmartHub App for account and usage management, PES Email with spam filtering, the TVA EnergyRight efficiency rebate program, Green Power Switch renewable energy blocks, In-Home Energy Evaluation audits, and Community Hotspots providing free public Wi-Fi in rural areas. The company also provides business customers with specialized power services including power quality studies and HVAC analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartHub: Customer portal and mobile application for managing electric usage, paying bills, reporting outages, and accessing account information.

Products and services

• Residential Electric Power Service Retail electric power distribution to residential customers in Pulaski and Giles County, Tennessee, delivered as a community-owned municipal public power service.
• Business Power Service Dedicated commercial electric power service for local businesses in Giles County, Tennessee, provided by the municipally-owned utility.
• Fiber Internet Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000 fiber internet subscribers served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Drive Electric TennesseeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2023Partnered to host electric vehicle education event for community leaders and EV owners, along with East Tennessee Clean Fuels.
• Giles CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2022Giles County officials committed local funds toward the $33M fiber broadband expansion project, in addition to the $23.1M TEBF-ARP grant and PES contribution.
• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with TVA for electricity distribution. TVA sets power rates and provides energy programs including EnergyRight rebates, Green Power Switch renewable options, and Connected Communities initiative. TVA contributed 70% of funding for Community Hotspots project.
• Point Broadband (formerly Monster)minorOthersPoint Broadband cancelled service to many customers in Giles County as of July 31, 2024, creating opportunity for PES to serve those areas with fiber expansion.
• American Red CrossminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPES Energize sponsors community blood drives with the American Red Cross at the main office location.
• Delta ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor providing storm restoration services, including replacing broken poles and damaged lines during emergency response efforts.
• Lawrenceburg Utility System (LUS)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLent specialized equipment and skilled crew to assist PES during storm restoration, directly benefiting over 5,000 customers.
• South Central Human ResourcesminorOthersReferral partner for customers having trouble paying electricity bills, offering support programs at (931) 363-5382.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cleveland Utilities: Municipal electric, water, and wastewater utility in Cleveland, Tennessee. Comparable Tennessee municipal utility serving residential and commercial customers in a similar-sized community.
• Murfreesboro Electric Department (MED): Municipal electric utility serving Murfreesboro, Tennessee. TVA-distributed power to residential and commercial customers in a similar Tennessee municipal utility structure.
• Jackson Energy Authority: Municipal utility in Jackson, Tennessee providing electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber broadband services. Same product mix as PES with fiber broadband over a municipal electric distribution base.
• Tullahoma Utilities Authority (TUA): Municipal utility in Tullahoma, Tennessee providing electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber broadband. Another TVA-served Tennessee municipal utility with a fiber ISP arm — direct model parallel.
• Bristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES): Municipal electric, water, and broadband utility serving Bristol, Tennessee. Operates fiber internet service alongside electric distribution — directly comparable multi-service municipal utility model.
• EPB (Electric Power Board of Chattanooga): Municipal electric utility in Chattanooga, Tennessee that has built a city-wide fiber-to-the-home network offering gigabit and multi-gig internet. Closest comparable: same municipal utility + fiber ISP model in Tennessee, larger scale.
• Cumberland Connect: Fiber broadband subsidiary of Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative serving middle Tennessee. Comparable rural fiber expansion model adjacent to PES's service area, though cooperatively rather than municipally owned.

Emerging players

• Plateau Electric Cooperative: Tennessee electric cooperative serving rural Cumberland Plateau region. Comparable rural Tennessee electric provider with potential overlap in fiber/broadband ambitions; similar small-scale, community-focused operations.

Broad incumbents

• AT&T: Large incumbent telecom offering fiber internet and telephone services across Tennessee, including rural Giles County. Broad incumbent competitor with overlapping product set but vastly larger scale and capital base.
• Comcast (Xfinity): Large incumbent cable/broadband provider with presence across Tennessee. Competes in residential internet and voice services; broad incumbent with much larger scale than PES.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3ukSYaVWDIiliN7EGfxguQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/pesenergize
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pulaski-electric-system
• Instagraminstagram.com/pesenergize
• Xx.com/pesenergize

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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