Village Of Clinton

What Village Of Clinton does

Village of Clinton is a municipal government operating under a Council-Manager form of government in Lenawee County, Michigan, serving approximately 2,517 residents within its corporate boundaries. The Village delivers a comprehensive suite of municipal services through dedicated departments including Electric, Water, Wastewater, Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Building, and the Village Office/Clerk. As one of more than 2,000 community-owned public power utilities serving 49-55 million Americans nationwide, the Village operates its own electric distribution system purchasing bulk power from DTE Energy through two main feed lines via a substation completed in February 2023.

The Village's utility technology footprint includes an electric substation with dual-feed redundancy, a Caterpillar backup generator on order for installation in 2024, a water treatment plant using orthophosphate corrosion control with continuous-feed pumps, and a wastewater treatment plant with oxidation ditch and sludge storage infrastructure. Operational systems include a web-based power outage reporting platform, a Smart Thermostat Community Energy Savings demand-response program offering $55 enrollment incentives, online utility bill payment via Payment Service Network (PSN), and a state-mandated water service line material inventory. Grant-funded capital projects in 2023-2025 include road reconstruction, fire department equipment upgrades (SCBA, extrication tools, air bottle filling station), Tate Park pickleball courts and pathway expansion, and downtown facade grants through the Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

The Village's revenue model is fundamentally a cost-recovery model across multiple streams: usage-based electric, water, and sewer utility billing; recurring property taxes and fees; and substantial external grant capture from MDOT, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Michigan Fire Equipment Grant Program, and the State CDBG program (cumulative $1,194,057 awarded plus $707,000 pending). Rate increases have been proposed in 2024 and 2025 for electric service and in 2026 for water service to fund infrastructure and operating cost growth. The Village maintains electric rates approximately 19% below Consumers Energy and Detroit Edison for residential customers, positioning its public power model as a cost advantage while pursuing state-mandated renewable energy compliance (50% by 2030, 100% by 2040) under Public Act 295 as amended by Public Act 235 of 2023.

Name

Village Of Clinton

Legal name

Village of Clinton

Website

https://villageofclinton.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1829

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Village of Clinton is a Council-Manager municipal government in Lenawee County, Michigan, serving approximately 2,517 residents with electric, water, wastewater, police, fire, public works, and parks services through community-owned utility operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Utilities (221), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Power Districts & State/Provincial Utilities (EUADABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Public power distribution
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Public safety services
• Community government

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Utility Service: Municipal electric utility providing power distribution to village residents and businesses. Revenue from electricity consumption charges with periodic rate increases to cover energy costs, capacity, transmission, backup generator, and operating costs.
2. Water Utility Service: Municipal water distribution service with proposed rate increases for infrastructure maintenance and operations.
3. Sewer/Wastewater Service: Wastewater treatment services with periodic rate discussions for infrastructure improvements.
4. Grant Funding: Various grants including MDOT Transportation Economic Development Fund ($119,957.70), Michigan Fire Equipment Grants ($233,000 total), Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund/SPARKS Grant ($394,100), and CDBG grants ($200,000 for downtown renovation, $80,000 for homeowner rehabilitation).
5. Property Taxes and Fees: Revenue from property taxes, building permits, dog licenses, and various municipal fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Village of Clinton is a municipal government that provides essential public services to its residents and businesses, including community-owned electric power distribution, water and wastewater treatment, police and fire protection, public works, and parks and recreation. It operates as one of more than 2,000 not-for-profit public power utilities in the United States, charging usage-based utility rates significantly below the regional investor-owned utilities.

Product overview

The Village of Clinton is a municipal government providing essential public services including electric utility distribution, water services, wastewater treatment, police and fire protection, public works, and parks and recreation. The village operates a community-owned electric utility and provides various online resident services through its website including utility bill payment, outage reporting, permit applications, and community event registration. Services are delivered through distinct departmental operations including Electric, Water, Sewer, Police, Fire, Public Works, Building, and Parks & Recreation departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clinton Fire Department: Fire and rescue services for the Village
• Clinton Police Department
• Village Electric Department
• Department of Public Works
• Parks & Recreation
• Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

Products and services

• Village Electric Utility Service Municipal electric utility providing power distribution to village residents and businesses, including outage management, smart thermostat programs, and energy efficiency rebates. Residential rates are approximately 19% below Consumers Energy and Detroit Edison.
• Village Water Service Municipal water distribution system with water treatment, orthophosphate corrosion control, lead/copper service line management, and water quality reporting for village residents and businesses.
• Village Wastewater / Sewer Service Wastewater treatment plant operations and sewer line maintenance serving village residents and businesses, including oxidation ditch processing and sludge storage.
• Clinton Police Department Services Full-time police department providing law enforcement services, community safety programs, school crossing guard coordination, and emergency response for village residents.
• Clinton Fire Department Services Fire suppression, rescue services, and emergency response including extrication tools and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), with mutual aid agreements with surrounding communities.
• Department of Public Works Services Infrastructure maintenance including road repair, leaf collection, brush pickup, snow removal, street maintenance, and tree trimming for the Village.
• Parks & Recreation Services Recreational facilities and programs including Tate Park, softball fields, playgrounds, pavilion rentals, four new pickleball courts, and community events coordination.
• Building Department Services Permit issuance, building inspections, and code enforcement for residential and commercial construction within the Village.
• Online Utility Bill Payment Digital bill payment system integrated with Payment Service Network (PSN) for processing utility payments online, with mail and drop box options also available.
• Community Energy Savings Smart Thermostat Program Voluntary demand response program offering $55 e-gift cards for enrolling eligible Wi-Fi smart thermostats and a chance to win a $250 e-gift card, allowing the Village Electric Department to make brief adjustments to enrolled thermostats during peak demand periods (May-September).

Quantifiable outcome

• Lead levels at 0.0 ppb (state action level 15 ppb); Copper at 400 ppb (state action level 1,300 ppb)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Michigan South Central Power Agency (MSCPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Regional power agency that provides bulk power supply coordination and energy market services. Village participates in MSCPA energy plans and receives market updates through this partnership for electric supply management.
• American Municipal Power (AMP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024National organization representing community-owned electric utilities. Provides power supply resources, market access, and advocacy for public power utilities like the Village of Clinton.
• DTE EnergycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Primary power transmission supplier providing two main feed lines to Village distribution system. Village is working on substation improvements and interconnection agreements to improve power reliability.
• Caterpillar (CAT)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Awarded contract to manufacture backup generator for Village. Generator being built in Indiana to provide emergency power during DTE outages.
• City of HillsdaleminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Provided mutual aid crew assistance during August 2023 windstorm power outage. Village Electric Department coordinated with Hillsdale to address local damage including pole replacement and downed lines.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• American Municipal Power (AMP): American Municipal Power is a national organization representing community-owned electric utilities like the Village of Clinton. Provides power supply resources, market access, and advocacy. Relevant as the broader industry/membership ecosystem for benchmarking and peer collaboration among 2,000+ community-owned utilities.

Broad incumbents

• DTE Energy: DTE Energy is a major Michigan investor-owned electric and gas utility that serves as the Village of Clinton's sole bulk power transmission supplier (via two feed lines). Functions as both a critical supplier and a regional rate competitor that the Village benchmarks against.
• Consumers Energy: Consumers Energy is a major investor-owned utility serving Michigan with electric and natural gas service. The Village of Clinton's electric rates are explicitly benchmarked ~19% below Consumers Energy, making it the most relevant competitor for residential and commercial customers in adjacent service territories.

Direct peers

• City of Marshall: City of Marshall is a small Michigan city in Calhoun County operating municipal electric, water, and wastewater utilities. Comparable in scale and full-stack municipal utility operation, providing a useful benchmark for rates, capital planning, and regulatory compliance costs.
• City of Eaton Rapids: City of Eaton Rapids is a small Michigan city that operates its own municipal electric utility and other municipal services. Direct peer in the small-municipality-with-municipal-power category, with comparable regulatory exposure to MPSC and similar grant-funding dynamics.
• Village of Chelsea: Village of Chelsea is a small Michigan municipality in Washtenaw County that operates municipal utilities and similar general government services. Comparable in scale (~5,400 residents) and service mix (electric, water, sewer, police, fire, DPW, parks), making it a strong direct peer for benchmarking operating performance and rate-setting practices.
• City of Hillsdale: City of Hillsdale is a small Michigan city that operates a municipal electric utility and is already a mutual-aid partner of the Village of Clinton (provided crew assistance during August 2023 storm). Direct operational peer with comparable scale and service mix.
• City of St. Louis, Michigan: City of St. Louis is a small Michigan city in Gratiot County that operates a municipal electric utility and other public services. Direct peer in the small-municipality-with-municipal-power segment, with similar MPSC compliance and grant-funding dynamics.
• City of Portland: City of Portland is a small Michigan city in Ionia County operating a municipal electric utility and other public services. Similar in scale and service portfolio to the Village of Clinton, making it directly comparable on utility rate-setting, infrastructure renewal, and small-municipality governance.
• Village of Dexter: Village of Dexter is a small Michigan municipality providing municipal services similar to Clinton. Comparable in service mix (electric, water, sewer, police, fire, DPW) and regulatory exposure, with similar challenges around small-scale infrastructure renewal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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