Glasgow EPB

What Glasgow EPB does

Glasgow EPB (Glasgow Electric Plant Board) is a municipally-owned utility founded in 1962 in Glasgow, Kentucky, recognized as the first municipally-owned combination electric power and broadband utility system in the United States. The company delivers residential and commercial electricity through a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) partnership, high-speed internet via Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) and Fiber-to-the-premises networks with speeds up to 1 Gbps symmetrical, and cable television across three tiers (Economy, Essential, Elite). Supporting infrastructure includes the Jama M. Young Technology Center, a tornado-rated colocation data center, and a wholly-owned subsidiary, BITS (Barrens Information Technology Systems, Inc.), a non-profit GIS consortium covering 499 square miles in Barren County.

The business model is subscription-based across multiple utility streams: recurring residential and commercial electric billing (including a prepaid i-Pay option), tiered internet ($35-$80/month) and cable ($65-$155/month) subscriptions, bundled service discounts, dedicated commercial fiber circuits ($300-$7,000/month), colocation rentals, advertising and video production, and ancillary services such as EV charging rates and a Levelized Billing program. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the headquarters at 100 Mallory Drive, a 24/7 payment kiosk, phone support, online portals (UtilityNexus, MyUsage), and mobile apps (Bill Payment, FiberIQ). The customer base is overwhelmingly residential in Glasgow and Barren County, supplemented by local commercial accounts and point-to-point fiber customers reaching Bowling Green, KY.

The company is governed by a municipally appointed board, led by Superintendent Dave Puskala, CFO Melanie Reed, and CTO Josh Francis. With 11-50 employees, GEPB operates as a community-focused utility with no private equity or venture ownership. Its $11.5M combined fiber investment, recent broadband rate schedule overhaul (November 2024), and aggressive gigabit fiber promotions (April 2025) reflect a defensive modernization posture against cord-cutting, rising programming costs (78% over five years), and competitive broadband pressure, while preserving its regulated municipal electric franchise.

Name

Glasgow EPB

Legal name

Glasgow Electric Plant Board

Website

https://glasgowepb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Glasgow EPB is a municipally-owned utility serving Glasgow, Kentucky since 1962, providing residential and commercial electricity, cable television, and high-speed fiber and HFC internet services under TVA regulation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Service: Residential and commercial electric power distribution services. Revenue generated from monthly electricity consumption billed to customers. Glasgow EPB is regulated by TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) and provides power to the Glasgow, KY area. Customers can opt for standard monthly billing or prepaid i-Pay billing.
2. Broadband Internet Services: High-speed internet services via HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coaxial) or Fiber optic networks. Multiple speed tiers available from Economy (15 Mbps) to The Gig (1 Gbps fiber). Revenue from monthly subscriptions with optional Wi-Fi router rental at $5/month.
3. Cable Television: Cable TV services with three tiers: Economy (22 channels at $65), Essential (75 channels at $138), and Elite (258 channels at $155). Premium channels (HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz) available as add-ons. HD DVR service available with Elite package.
4. Bundled Packages: Combined cable and internet bundles offering discounted pricing compared to individual services. Examples: Essential Cable + Essential Internet at $140/month, Elite Cable + The Gig at $180/month.
5. Commercial Fiber & Colocation: Point-to-point fiber Ethernet delivery for businesses connecting multiple locations, dedicated 1 Gbps links at $300/month. Colocation services at the Jama M. Young Technology Center with 9-rack unit at $300/month or full rack pricing.
6. Advertising & Marketing Solutions: Video commercial production starting at $100, cable commercial insertion advertising, billboard graphics on GEPB 6 local channel ($15-20/week), weather channel sponsorship ($50/week), and sponsored content production ($30-120/hour).
7. Connection/Installation Fees: Electric service connection fee of $30, Cable TV service connection fee of $40. Additional outlet installation at $50/outlet.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Glasgow EPB (Glasgow Electric Plant Board) is a municipally-owned utility operating in Glasgow, Kentucky. Founded in 1962, it provides electric power, broadband internet, and cable television services to residential and commercial customers. It operates as the first municipally-owned combination electric power and broadband utility in the United States.

Product overview

Glasgow EPB (Glasgow Electric Plant Board) is a municipally-owned utility serving Glasgow, Kentucky since 1962, operating as the first municipally-owned combination electric power and broadband utility system in the United States. The company offers a unified portfolio of essential utility services: Residential and Commercial Electricity (powered through TVA partnership, with i-Pay prepaid billing and Levelized Billing options), High-Speed Internet (via Hybrid Fiber Coaxial and Fiber delivery with Essential, Value, Standard, and The Gig tiers up to 1 Gbps), Cable Television (Economy at 22 channels, Essential at 75 channels, and Elite at 182 channels with premium add-ons), Business Broadband solutions including Fiber Ethernet delivery and Colocation services at the Jama M. Young Technology Center, and Advertising & Marketing Solutions (video production, cable commercial insertion, and local channel sponsorship). Supporting services include the FiberIQ Mobile App for Wi-Fi management, WatchTVEverywhere streaming access, MyBundle.TV cord-cutter tool, GEPB Alerts notification system, E-Billing portal, and community programs like Round-Up and Levelized Billing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GEPB Fiber: Glasgow EPB's fiber optic internet service offering high-speed connectivity up to 1 Gbps download and upload speeds.
• i-Pay
• GEPB 6 – The Local Channel
• GEPB 9 – 24/7 Local Weather
• BITS
• Jama M. Young Technology Center (JMYTC)

Products and services

• Electric Power Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 years of continuous community service since 1962
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1962Glasgow EPB operates under TVA regulation as a municipal electric utility. TVA EnergyRight programs provide residential and commercial energy efficiency resources. GEPB filed application with TVA requesting authorization to invest electric system revenues in commercial broadband, with $2M to be loaned to broadband division repayable over 19 years. Total combined fiber investment projected at $11.5M.
• City of Glasgow, KentuckycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlasgow EPB is a municipally-owned utility established by the City of Glasgow, Kentucky. The utility operates as a department of the city providing essential services to the community.
• Community Relief Fund of Glasgow/Barren CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlasgow EPB Round-Up Program collects donations from customers who round up their monthly bills. Funds are donated to Community Relief Fund which distributes assistance to Glasgow EPB customers needing help with electric bills. Over $19,000 donated over 10 years.
• Barren County GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlasgow EPB partners with Barren County Government through BITS (Barrens Information Technology Systems) consortium for GIS mapping services covering 499 square miles.
• WCLU RadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerWCLU-AM, Glasgow/Barren County's local news radio station, partners with GEPB 6 - The Local Channel. WCLU's Good Morning Live show broadcasts on Channel 6. GEPB 6 is also home to Glasgow Scottie Sports coverage.
• BITS Consortium PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBITS consortium includes City of Glasgow, Barren County Government, Glasgow EPB, Glasgow Water Company, and Barren County Schools. Established in 1992 to share GIS resources, information, staffing, and technology across local entities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EPB (Chattanooga, TN): EPB is the most prominent municipal electric utility offering gigabit fiber internet and cable TV—directly comparable to Glasgow EPB's electric + fiber + cable business model. Both are municipal power boards that built fiber networks to serve their communities.
• Jackson Energy Authority: Jackson Energy Authority is a TVA-served municipal utility in Tennessee offering electric, natural gas, water, and fiber broadband services. Its multi-utility municipal structure and TVA regulatory framework closely mirror Glasgow EPB's operating model.
• CDE Lightband: CDE Lightband is the municipal fiber and electric utility serving Clarksville, TN—a TVA region municipal utility offering electricity, gigabit fiber, cable TV, and phone. Closely comparable in service mix and customer base to Glasgow EPB.
• Bristol Tennessee Essential Services: BTES is a municipal utility providing electric, fiber optic internet, and cable TV services to Bristol, TN. Like Glasgow EPB, it is a community-owned multi-service utility with a fiber network that competes against national ISPs.
• Pulse (City of Loveland, CO): Pulse is the municipal fiber and electric utility for Loveland, Colorado, offering gigabit internet and electric service. Comparable as a municipal utility building fiber infrastructure to serve a small-to-mid-sized community.
• Cedar Falls Utilities: Cedar Falls Utilities is a municipal utility in Iowa providing electric, water, gas, and broadband internet services. The integrated multi-utility municipal structure parallels Glasgow EPB's approach of offering electric, broadband, and cable TV under one community-owned entity.
• Holland Board of Public Works: Holland BPW is a Michigan municipal utility offering electric, water, wastewater, and broadband fiber internet services. Comparable as a community-owned multi-utility serving a small city with fiber infrastructure.
• Murfreesboro Electric Department: Murfreesboro Electric Department is a municipal electric utility in Tennessee that has also built fiber infrastructure. Comparable as a TVA-region municipal utility expanding into broadband services for its community.

Broad incumbents

• Comcast Xfinity: Comcast Xfinity is a national cable TV, broadband, and telecommunications provider that competes directly with Glasgow EPB's internet and cable TV offerings in adjacent Kentucky markets. A broad incumbent competitor rather than a peer in operating model.
• AT&T: AT&T is a major national telecommunications provider offering fiber and DSL broadband services. A broad incumbent competitor to Glasgow EPB's internet offerings across Kentucky.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GlasgowEPB
• YouTubeyoutube.com/GlasgowEPB
• Facebookfacebook.com/GlasgowEPB
• Instagraminstagram.com/GlasgowEPB

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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